Dairy-Free Pesto Sauce

AUTHOR: Danielle Walker - AgainstAllGrain.com

SERVES: 1/2 cup

PREP TIME: 10 mins

 

COOK TIME: 10 mins TOTAL TIME: 20 mins

Ingredients:

• ¾ cup packed basil leaves
• 3 tablespoons pignolias (pine nuts)
• 1 garlic clove
• ¾ teaspoon lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Instructions:

1. Lightly toast the nuts in a skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes.
2. Place all ingredients except for oil in a small food processor.
3. Slowly incorporate the oil while the machine is running, until a smooth paste has formed. Continue blending for 15 seconds to thin the sauce out.
4. Alternatively, crush all of the ingredients in a mortar and pestle and blend until smooth.