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.
Ingredients
- 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.
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
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