Paleo Pesto that is sure to liven up your spring dishes with its freshness. A few ingredients, less than 10 minutes and you have a delicious sauce.
My husband loves pesto. It used to be a regular thing I bought to add to pastas, hummus, or chicken. Since the store-bought stuff uses cheap oil and cheese I knew I needed to make it myself. It is so simple and loaded with flavor. And bonus- also packed with veggies!! It has 3 cups of spinach in it, but the basil overpowers it. Not a spinach fan? Don't worry, you can't taste it!
Pistachios were my nut of choice because they are a personal favorite. It all worked great together. I shelled them myself and it only takes a few minutes and costs so much less than buying them that way.
One of the ways I used it was mixing it with a whole can of coconut cream (not coconut milk). It makes a very thick and creamy dip that is perfect for veggies. It would also make a delicious chicken salad or would be perfect over a salad as a dressing.
You won't even miss the cheese with this flavorful pesto. I know it's tempting to buy the store bought stuff, but this is not only cheaper, but also fresher and healthier. It's Whole30 approved and even Vegan!
This pesto is so quick and so versatile. You can use it in so many things! I can't believe this is the first time I've made it homemade- It definitely won't be the last!
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Paleo Pesto
Ingredients
- ½ cup shelled pistachios
- 1 cup backed basil
- 3 cups packed baby spinach
- ½ cup light olive oil or avocado oil
- juice of half a lemon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Taste and adjust salt if needed.
- Store in refrigerator
- Makes 1 ½ cups
hearthside Artist says
I made this with raw cashews (works great!) and added raw garlic because it needed "something". I like it! Thanks for the recipe!
Jessica DeMay says
You're welcome- thanks for trying it!
Heather Mason @Nutty Nutrition says
Homemade pesto is the best! Love the addition of pistachios! Unfortunately, my food processor just broke so I can't pesto right now. But maybe I will try using the blender!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks Heather! You should try the blender- that's what I used. Let me know if you try it 🙂
The Venus Family says
Awesome recipe Jessica. Thanks for Sharing.
Venus
Jessica DeMay says
You're welcome! I hope you enjoy it!
Amy@wholesomelicious says
Love this! I just posted a recipe for Pesto Primavera and one of my Vegan readers asked me for a vegan pesto. Do you mind if I put this as an option for the sauce on my post? I'll link it to your page. I'm sure people will love the adaptation!!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks Amy! I would be totally fine with that as long as you link back. Thanks so much!
Mary Ann | the beach house kitchen says
Jessica I love pesto. Will definitely be trying this! Awesome shot!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks Mary Ann!