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Oil & Dairy-Free Basil Pesto

A classic adaptation of the original to fit any and all diets.
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Dietary Interests: Gluten-Free , Keto Friendly , Low Calorie , Low Cholesterol , Low Fat , Low Sodium , Vegan , Vegetarian

Yield:

14 servings (400 g)

Total Time:

11 Minutes

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Simple

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This is for the Immersion Blender only

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups (115 g) packed fresh basil leaves
  • 3 medium garlic cloves, peeled
  • ¼ cup (35 g) pine nuts, toasted
  • ¼ cup (35 g) sunflower seeds
  • 1 lemon peeled
  • 1 cup (175 g) grape tomatoes
  • ½ teaspoon salt, optional

Directions

  1. Place ingredients into an appropriately sized container in the order listed. Place the immersion blender on top of the ingredients, pressing down slightly.
  2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Move the immersion blender around, including up and down, to blend the ingredients for approximately 60 seconds or until desired consistency is achieved.