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Oil & Dairy-Free Basil Pesto

A classic adaptation of the original to fit any and all diets.

  • Total Time11 Minutes
  • Yield
    14 servings
  • DifficultySimple
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Dietary Interests

Vegan, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Low Calorie, Keto Friendly, Mediterranean, Heart Friendly
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Vitamix

Ingredients

  • 4 cups 115 g packed fresh basil leaves
  • 3 medium garlic cloves, peeled
  • ¼ cup 35 g pine nuts, toasted
  • ¼ cup 35 g sunflower seeds
  • 1 Tablespoon peeled
  • 1 cup 175 g grape tomatoes
  • ½ teaspoon salt, optional
  • 4 cups 115 g packed fresh basil leaves
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled
  • ¼ cup 35 g pine nuts, toasted
  • ¼ cup 35 g sunflower seeds
  • 1 lemon, peeled
  • ½ teaspoon salt, optional
  • 4 cups 115 g packed fresh basil leaves
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled
  • ¼ cup 35 g pine nuts, toasted
  • ¼ cup 35 g sunflower seeds
  • 1 lemon, peeled
  • ½ teaspoon salt, optional

Directions

    1. Place ingredients into an appropriately sized container in the order listed. Place the immersion blender on top of the ingredients, pressing down slightly.
    2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Move the immersion blender around, including up and down, to blend the ingredients for approximately 60 seconds or until desired consistency is achieved.
    1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid. 
    2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed, blending for 25-30 seconds, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades. 
    1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid. 
    2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed, blending for 25-30 seconds, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades. 
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Nutrition

1 serving (28 g)
Calories 35
Total Fat 3g
Total Carbohydrate 3g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Protein 1g
Sodium 65g

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