Total Time
15 min
Couisine
Italian
Category
DipsPasta
Diet
vegangluten-free
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
5 min
Rest Time
Dish
Main course
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Servings
4
Calories
~240 kcal
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Ingredients
Name | Amount | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
2 | cup | washed, fresh leaves | |
2 | cloves | ||
1 | teaspoon | optional for taste | |
3 | tablespoon | ||
0.33 | cup | Pine nuts, walnuts, cashews or sunflower seeds | |
0.5 | cup | ||
to taste |
Description
A classic, vibrant green sauce made from fresh basil, ideal for pasta, sandwiches, or drizzling over veggies. Freezes well and is a great way to preserve a big harvest of basil.
Instructions
- Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden, about 3–5 minutes.
- In a food processor, combine basil, garlic, and toasted nuts. Pulse until finely chopped.
- With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until smooth.
- Add nutritional yeast and pulse again to combine. Add salt and lemon juice to taste.
Storage Notes:
- Store in a sealed jar in the fridge for 4–5 days.
- Freeze in ice cube trays and transfer to a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
Note: Servings: ~1 cup (enough for 4 servings of pasta). Nutritonal per Serving is for ~1/4 cup.
Nutrition per Serving
Name | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbohydrates | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
~350 kcal | ~16 g | ~24 g | ~20 g | ~4 g | ||
~240 kcal | ~3 g | ~24 g | ~3 g | ~1 g | ~120 mg |