Delicious, creamy and flavorful basil pesto, without the dairy.
Sauces can make or break a dish. Herbs can be an excellent way to spice up a recipe and can even be the main flavor. This shines true for pesto. Rich, creamy, powerful…all the things you want in a dish!
For those of you avoiding dairy, this pesto will fulfill all your wishes. And for those of you who would like to throw in some cheese, be my guest! To be honest, when I created this recipe, I did not have parmesan cheese on hand and liked it so much I decided to move forward without it.
To create this recipe you will need: basil, pine nuts, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Place all ingredients into a blender and voila, delicious pesto in the making!
If you make this dairy free pesto, leave a comment on what you think! I am always tweaking my recipes and would love your feedback. Also, don’t forget to tag me on instagram if you recreate this recipe, I would love to see your masterpiece! If you would like to learn more about me, see my about page or leave a comment for a recipe request. Thank you for tuning in, it means so much 🙂
Classic Basil Pesto (Dairy Free)
Course: SaucesDifficulty: Easy4
servings20
minutesDelicious, creamy and flavorful basil pesto, without the dairy.
Ingredients
3-4 cups basil leaves
¼ cup pine nuts
½ cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
Directions
- Place all ingredients in a blender
- Blend until smooth
- Enjoy 🙂
Notes
- You can add 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese if you prefer with cheese! It is delicious both ways:)
