AIP Basil Pesto


Adult Performer Edmonton

This flavorful and adaptable sauce is ideal for giving your Paleo meals a burst of freshness, and its also AIP-friendly basil pesto. Nutritional yeast is used as an optional substitute for traditional ingredients like cheese.

Ingredients:
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup raw pine nuts
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast AIP-friendly

Instructions:

Add the minced garlic, pine nuts, lemon juice, sea salt, and basil leaves to a food processor

Blend the ingredients until they are well-chopped

Add the olive oil little by little while the food processor is running, until the pesto has the consistency you want

Add the nutritional yeast and pulse to fully combine it, if using

If necessary, taste and adjust the seasoning

When youre ready to use the pesto, transfer it to a jar or other container and refrigerate


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