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    Basil Pesto (Nut-Free!)

    Published: Feb 3, 2023 · Modified: Aug 22, 2023 by Dee · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    If you’re allergic to tree nuts like I am, you may be looking for a pesto that won’t kill you. Well, this basil pesto is packed with flavor and so easy to make — you won’t even miss the pine nuts!

    I became allergic to tree nuts when I was 21 years old — I KNOW! The *drama* of knowing what I’m missing 🙁

    Anyway, this basil pesto is completely nut free and a perfect addition to anywhere you may use a typical pesto but always felt like you never could.

    Uses for Basil Pesto

    Use this basil pesto anywhere that you’d use regular pesto, but some of my favorites are:

    • Caprese Flatbread with Proscuitto
    • Stirred into a pasta dish
    • As a bruschetta topping

    Basil Pesto Ingredients

    This recipe is so simple and can be ready in under 5 minutes.

    Here’s what you’ll need:

    Basil: You’ll need a ton of fresh basil.

    Parmiagiano-Reggiano: Freshly grated, of course. But honestly, you can buy the pre-grated Parmiagiano and be just fine here.

    Extra virgin olive oil: I like the flavor this brings.

    Garlic: I only use one clove because raw garlic can be overpowering, but feel free to add more.

    Lemon juice: To brighten up the pesto.

    Red pepper flakes: For a little spice.

    Salt & Pepper: To make it all pop.

    How to Make Nut Free Basil Pesto

    Let’s get right into it:

    Step 1: Prep your ingredients.

    This is so simple! All you’ll have to do is roughly chop your garlic cloves and grate your Parmiagiano-Reggiano to prep.

    Step 2: Add everything to a food processor.

    Now, just add everything to a food processor and pulse until smooth! Make sure you go in and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula in order to chop everything up. Taste for salt and add a little extra of anything you’d like to make it your own!

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    Nut Free Basil Pesto

    This nut-free basil pesto can be ready in under 5 minutes and is perfect for using anywhere you may use pesto!
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Italian
    Keyword: basil pesto, nut free pesto, pesto
    Servings: 0.5 cup

    Ingredients

    • 1.5 cups fresh basil leaves packed
    • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
    • ½ lemon juiced
    • 3 tbs Parmiagiano-Reggiano grated
    • 1 garlic clove roughly chopped
    • Pinch red pepper flakes
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

    Instructions

    • Add everything to a food processor and chop until smooth, making sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl so you don't miss anything.

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