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Nut Free Pesto
Pesto is a herb sauce that instantly elevates any dish. Use it as a dressing, sauce or dip for other meals.
Written by
Reviewed by
Sanchia Parker
Accredited Practising Dietitian and Nutritionist
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8 servings • 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 cups Basil Leaves
- 3 tbsp Sunflower Seeds
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 2 garlic cloves
- 3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Directions
- Add the basil, sunflower seeds, lemon juice, garlic, cheese and salt to a food processor.
- With the food processor running, slowly stream in the olive oil. Continue to blend for 30 seconds until pesto is smooth and emulsified. Season with additional salt or lemon juice, if needed.
- Transfer to a jar and enjoy!
Notes
Leftover: Store in an airtight container for up to four days. This pesto also freezes well.
More flavour: Add chili flakes.
Serve it with: Pasta, on roasted vegetables, as a salad dressing, on meat or as a dip.
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Sanchia Parker
Accredited Practising Dietitian and Nutritionist
Sanchia is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Nutritionist based on the Gold Coast. Sanchia has more than 10 years of experience working as a dietitian, with much of her experience in diabetes, weight management and behaviour change. She has also worked in private practice and in corporate health, working one-on-one with individuals and delivering group education.
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