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Healthy Homemade Pesto

Healthy Homemade Pesto

This healthy homemade pesto is a light and vibrant twist on the classic Italian sauce. Made with fresh basil, garlic, olive oil, and a choice of slivered almonds or pine nuts, it’s rich in flavor while keeping things clean and simple. Perfect for tossing with pasta, spreading on sandwiches, or drizzling over roasted veggies. It’s dairy-free, easy to prepare in under 5 minutes, and ideal for meal prep or elevating your weeknight dinners.

Author: Hunt4Shredz

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: Italian

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 6 tablespoons

Calories: 55 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 2 cups - fresh basil leaves
  • 2 cloves - garlic
  • ⅓ cup - almonds or pine nuts
  • ½ cup - extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, combine basil, garlic, and almonds or pine nuts.
  2. Pulse until finely chopped.
  3. With the processor running, slowly stream in olive oil until smooth and emulsified.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for later use.

Nutrition

Energy: 55 kcal | Total Fat: 5 g | Saturated: 3 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 0 g | Cholesterol: 0 mg | Total Carbs: 2 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugars: 0 g | Proteins: 1 g | Sodium: 130 mg | Polyunsaturated: 4 g | Monounsaturated: 14 g

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