Dairy Free Pesto
8 Ingredient Dairy Free Pesto is incredibly easy to make and so fresh tasting. Great for sandwiches and pasta.
Equipment
- Cuisinart Food Processor chopping blade
- Spatula
- Bowl
- Measuring Cup
- Airtight Container
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh Basil
- 3/4 cup Non-Dairy Mozzarella Cheese Shreds
- 1/2 cup Oil
- 2-4 Garlic Cloves
- 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Pepper
- 3/4 cup Pine Nuts
Instructions
- In a sink colander, wash the 2 cups fresh Basil, then transfer the Basil to a towel and gently pat it dry.
- Insert the chopping blade to the Food Processor.
- When the Basil is dry, transfer it to the bowl of a Cuisinart Food Processor.
- Measure and then add the 3/4 cup Pine Nuts to the Food Processor.
- Peel the 2-4 Garlic Cloves and then add them to the Food Processor.
- Measure and then add the 1/4 cup Lemon Juice and 1/2 cup Oil.
- Measure and then add the 1/2 tsp Salt and 1/4 tsp Pepper.
- Add the 3/4 cups Dairy Free Mozzarella cheese shreds to the Food Processor.
- Place the lid on the Food Processor, then turn on and process until the ingredients are smooth, around 1-2 minutes.
- Use a spatula and scrape the sides of the bowl down, then process for another 10 seconds.
- Use a spatula to transfer the Dairy Free Pesto to a bowl or an airtight container.
Notes
Use the homemade Dairy Free Pesto within 5-7 days.
By using Vegan Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, you keep this recipe Dairy Free.