Basil & Rocket Pesto – Dairy-Free, Nut-Free

Basil & Rocket Pesto – Dairy-Free, Nut-Free

This Basil & Rocket Pesto is a flavour-packed, dairy-free alternative to traditional pesto. Made with fresh basil, peppery rocket, and a unique blend of sunflower seeds, pepitas, and nutritional yeast, it’s perfect for adding to pasta (try our pesto pasta), sandwiches, or as a topping for roasted veggies.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Sauce, Side Dish

Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean

Servings 1 cup

Calories 50 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup fresh basil
• 1 cup fresh rocket
• 1 lemon
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp sunflower seeds
• 2 tbsp pepitas pumpkin seeds
• 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• In a food processor, combine basil leaves, rocket, lemon juice, and garlic. Pulse until coarsely chopped.
• Add sunflower seeds, pepitas, and nutritional yeast. Blend until the mixture begins to smooth out.
• Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while blending until the pesto reaches your desired consistency. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
• Transfer to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.

Notes

For a creamier texture, add an extra tablespoon of olive oil or a splash of water.

Adjust garlic and lemon juice to taste based on your flavour preference.

Pairs Well With:
Pasta (try our pesto pasta recipe), grilled vegetables, spread on toast, or as a dressing for salads.

Storage:
• Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Freeze in ice cube trays, then transfer to a container for up to 3 months.

Gluten-Free Option:
This recipe is naturally gluten-free.

Dairy-Free Option:
This recipe is already dairy-free.

Vegetarian Option:
This recipe is vegetarian and vegan.

Nutrition

Calories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 5gFiber: 0.5g

Keyword basil, dairy-free, dip, gluten free, nut-free, pasta sauce, pepitas, Pesto, rocket, sunflowerseeds, vegan, vegeterian

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This Basil & Rocket Pesto is a fresh and vibrant addition to any meal, perfect for those seeking a plant-based alternative to classic pesto. Packed with nutrients from a variety of seeds, nuts, and nutritional yeast, it’s a delicious way to add flavour and a dose of healthy fats to your dishes!