This is hands-down my favorite pesto. It’s made without Parmesan (gasp!), but I promise you won’t miss it in this dairy-free version. I use it on zucchini noodles, polenta bowls, and even thin it out to make a killer bánh mì inspired dressing.
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The Best Dairy-Free Pesto
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Total Time: 10 Minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Process
- Cuisine: Italian
Description
The best dairy-free pesto. A healthy vegan pesto made with walnuts, basil, lemon, and garlic. Use it on zoodles, polenta bowls, or grilled veggies.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 2 oz basil (2 cups packed leaves)
- 1–2 garlic cloves, minced (I like 2!)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 – 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- big pinch of salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add basil, walnuts, garlic, and lemon juice to a food processor. While processing, slowly add the olive oil, starting with 1/4 cup and slowly increasing as needed. Continue processing until the mixture is well combined, pausing to scrape down the sides as necessary.
- Add salt and pepper to taste. Store in the fridge in an airtight container.
Notes
Storage. To keep pesto from browning, drizzle enough olive oil on top to completely cover to surface of the pesto. For longer storage, freeze pesto in ice cube trays, then transfer frozen cubes to an air-tight container. Thaw when ready to use.
Keywords: dairy-free pesto, healthy pesto, paleo pesto, vegan pesto
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Jennifer says
Incredible.
★★★★★