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Easy Nut Free Basil Pesto Recipe


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Description

Looking for a delicious nut-free pesto recipe? You’ve come to the right place! This authentic Italian basil pesto is a nut-free version perfect for those with nut allergies or if you simply don’t have pine nuts on hand.


Ingredients

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  • 30-40 fresh basil leaves
  • ⅔ cup freshly shredded Romano cheese
  • ½ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • pinch of salt
  • ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil


Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender and pulse until smooth.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: sauce
  • Method: none
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 257
  • Sugar: 0.2 g
  • Sodium: 579.1 mg
  • Fat: 26.2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 0.9 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 6.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 18.4 mg
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