Basil Pesto sauce without dairy
An pesto sauce made with basil, garlic, and olive oil that is gluten-free and dairy free.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cloves of crushed garlic
- 9 cl of olive oil (1/3 cup)
- 2 big bouquets of basil leaves torn into pieces (2 cups)
- pinch of salt and pepper
- 1 soupspoon of crushed pine nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the basil and peel the garlic.
- Crush the basil and garlic in a mortar with a pestle until it turns into a purée. (Alternatively, put it into a blender.) `
- In a bowl, mix the crushed basil, garlic, and olive oil until you make a smooth sauce.
- Add in the salt, pepper, and (optional) pine nuts, as you mix and whisk.
- Set aside once the pesto sauce is smooth and serve when ready.
Notes
Adjust the olive oil quantity for a thicker sauce, based on personal preference.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 335kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 2gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 29gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 230mgFiber: 1g
Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.