Pesto Sauce Without Nuts: Easy Recipe for Flavorful Dishes
A simple and delicious pesto sauce recipe that skips the nuts but packs all the flavors you love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the basil, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Pulse the mixture until the ingredients are finely chopped.
- While the processor is running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the pesto reaches your desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Notes
- This pesto can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Consider adding nutritional yeast for a vegan twist!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Pesto Sauce Without Nuts, Pesto Recipe, Easy Pesto Sauce