Dairy Free Pesto Sauce
A classic pesto sauce that is dairy free! This pesto sauce is so versatile and is made with fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil! Serve it over rice, pasta, roasted vegetables, Italian bread and chicken!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 312kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ounces of fresh basil, (2-3 small .75 ounce packages)
- 1 cup pine nuts
- 2 garlic cloves
- ¾ teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil, separated
Instructions
- Pour ¼ teaspoon extra virgin olive oil in a skillet. Lightly toast the pine nuts in a skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Place all ingredients except for the extra virgin olive oil in a small food processor or blender.
- Slowly incorporate the extra virgin olive oil while the machine is running, until a smooth paste has formed.
- Continue blending for 15 seconds to thin the sauce out. NOTE: I sometimes add more olive oil if needed.
- Take the pesto sauce from the machine and warm it in a saucepan on medium until warm.
- Serve immediately and store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 312kcal