Description
This step-by-step guide helps you make the best gluten free pesto sauce with an amazing flavor that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1/3 cup pine nuts (or nut-free alternative like sunflower seeds)
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for topping
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather and Prepare Ingredients: Wash and thoroughly dry basil leaves. Measure out all ingredients.
- Pulse Dry Ingredients in Food Processor: In a food processor, combine basil, Parmesan, pine nuts, and garlic. Pulse until finely chopped and combined.
- Slowly Add Olive Oil for Creaminess: With the food processor running on low, slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil until the pesto is smooth and creamy.
- Adjust Seasoning to Taste: Stir in lemon juice. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins