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healthy homemade pesto

Healthy Homemade Pesto

Lexi Finke
This healthy homemade pesto recipe is quick, easy, and so flavorful. Making your own pesto is worlds better than store bought in my opinion. And as a bonus, this recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free!
4.50 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Sauce
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup olive oil high quality
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts or cashews
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves packed
  • 1 cup spinach leaves
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast or parmesan
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1/4 tsp salt more to taste
  • cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth! Serve with pasta, rice, on sandwiches, etc. Enjoy!

Notes

Store in a small covered jar in the refrigerator for a maximum of one week. 
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