Nut-free basil pesto
This nut-free vegetarian pesto is perfect for anyone with nut allergies. It is also lower in salt and fats than the traditional pesto recipe.
Serves: 8
Time to make: 15 mins
Total cost: $7.92 / $0.99 per serve
(at time of publication)
Ingredients
- 50g (2 cups) firmly-packed fresh basil
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- ¼ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon finely grated zest of lemon
- 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds, lightly toasted
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds, lightly toasted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
1 Place basil, garlic, parmesan, lemon zest and seeds into a food processor and pulse until roughly chopped.
2 With the motor running, gradually add oil and water until mixture is well combined (and has a thick consistency).
HFG nut-free basil pesto, per serve
- 320kJ
- 7g fat
- 1g saturated fat
- 50mg sodium
Traditional basil pesto, per serve
- 730kJ
- 18g fat
- 3g saturated fat
- 110mg sodium
Nutrition Info (per serve)
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Calories 76cal
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Kilojoules 320kJ
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Protein 3g
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Total fat 7g
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–Saturated fat 1g
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Carbohydrates 5g
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–Sugars 0g
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Dietary fibre 1g
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Sodium 50mg
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Calcium 50mg
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Iron 1mg
Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.
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How long would you keep this in the fridge? Can any of it be frozen?
Hi Alyssa
Thanks for your question. If you keep the pesto covered with a layer of olive oil, it should last a week or so in the fridge. If you freeze the pesto it will discolour, but should still be fine for adding to a sauce or something that will hide it.
Warm regards
Jenny, HFG editor