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Vegan Basil Pesto

9 INGREDIENTS • 4 STEPS • 10MINS

Vegan Basil Pesto

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This is not an authentic basil pesto recipe. I repeat, this is NOT an authentic basil pesto recipe. But it’s a pretty nice alternative if you’re one of those people who a) Likes pesto, b) Wants to make homemade presto, c) Thinks that pine nuts are insanely expensive and (forgive the pun) you have to be a nut to buy them if you live in Egypt, d) You don’t like cheese/are dairy intolerant e) Avoid pesto because of all that oil and f) You’re me.
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This is not an authentic basil pesto recipe. I repeat, this is NOT an authentic basil pesto recipe. But it’s a pretty nice alternative if you’re one of those people who a) Likes pesto, b) Wants to make homemade presto, c) Thinks that pine nuts are insanely expensive and (forgive the pun) you have to be a nut to buy them if you live in Egypt, d) You don’t like cheese/are dairy intolerant e) Avoid pesto because of all that oil and f) You’re me.
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Healthy-ish
Hi! I'm Nevine, a self-proclaimed foodie and Wellness Coach. I’m a firm believer in the power of food to heal and nourish, but that eating healthy doesn't have to be complicated or restrictive. Enjoy!
https://healthyish.me/

10MINS

Total Time

$7.51

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
1
us / metric
Almonds
1/2 cup
Garlic
2 cloves
Lime
1
Lime, juiced
Olive Oil
4 Tbsp
Salt
to taste
Water
to taste
Water

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
955
Fat
91.8 g
Protein
17.7 g
Carbs
26.3 g
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https://healthyish.me/

Author's Notes

You could also add a bit of milk or cream to it and turn it into a creamy, pesto-ey pasta sauce.

Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Blanch basil by putting Fresh Basil Leaves (2 cups) in boiling water for 10 seconds then plunging it into ice cold water.
step 1 Blanch basil by putting Fresh Basil Leaves (2 cups) in boiling water for 10 seconds then plunging it into ice cold water.
step 2
Give Almonds (1/2 cup) a quick blitz in your food processor. Now add the Garlic (2 cloves), Salt (to taste), Ground Black Pepper (to taste), Granulated Sugar (1 tsp), and Lime (1). Pulse just enough to mix them.
step 2 Give Almonds (1/2 cup) a quick blitz in your food processor. Now add the Garlic (2 cloves), Salt (to taste), Ground Black Pepper (to taste), Granulated Sugar (1 tsp), and Lime (1). Pulse just enough to mix them.
step 3
Add the basil and get your oil ready. Start blitzing the mixture while slowly adding the Olive Oil (4 Tbsp) through the top opening until everything is incorporated. Continue with Water (to taste) to get the desired consistency.
step 3 Add the basil and get your oil ready. Start blitzing the mixture while slowly adding the Olive Oil (4 Tbsp) through the top opening until everything is incorporated. Continue with Water (to taste) to get the desired consistency.
step 4
Freeze into ice cube trays or cupcake molds (perfect one portion size) and then pop them out and put in a freezer bag. Serve and enjoy!
step 4 Freeze into ice cube trays or cupcake molds (perfect one portion size) and then pop them out and put in a freezer bag. Serve and enjoy!

Tags

Dairy-Free
Gluten-Free
Lunch
Snack
Healthy
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Vegan
Vegetarian
Quick & Easy
Italian
Sauces & Dressings
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