Basil and Parsley Super Pesto (Vegan)
Supplies
- Blender OR food processor
Ingredients
- 2 cups firmly packed fresh organic basil leaves
- ½ cup fresh organic parsley leaves, preferably flat-leaf
- 3 medium organic garlic cloves
- ¼ cup organic raw pine nuts, raw walnuts, OR raw pistachios
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ¾ cup shredded dairy-free mozzarella OR Parmesan-style cheese alternative*
- 6 drops basil essential oil
- 3 drops parsley essential oil, optional
- Pink Himalayan salt OR sea salt, ground, to taste
- Organic white pepper, ground, to taste
Instructions
- Combine the basil, parsley, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, cheese-alternative shreds, essential oils, sea salt, and white pepper in a food processor or blender. Cover and process until almost smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Divide any leftover pesto into containers to freeze or refrigerate.
Notes
*Great brands of dairy-free cheese include Daiya, Kite Hill, Follow Your Heart, Forager, Miyokos, So Delicious, and Violife.