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A white bowl of green pesto garnished with fresh basil leaves and pine nuts, placed on a rustic wooden surface. Some pine nuts are scattered around the bowl.
Penny Kovacs

Whole30 Pesto

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This vibrant basil pesto made with toasted pine nuts is ready in 10 minutes!
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Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh Basil packed tightly
  • 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/2 cup Pine Nuts
  • 3 cloves Garlic peeled
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice fresh squeezed
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Nutritional Yeast

Method
 

  1. Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet for a couple of minutes till browning, tossing frequently and watching closely so as not to burn them
  2. Add all ingredients to high speed blender and blend to desired consistency
  3. I like it creamier but its just as delicious when left a little coarser

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