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AIP Friendly Cilantro Basil Pesto

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 100

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of packed fresh basil leaves
  • 1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 clove of garlic peeled and roughly chopped
  • Juice of 1 whole lemon
  • ½ cup good quality extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast optional
  • ½ tsp sea salt

Instructions

  • All ingredients ready? Let's begin!
  • Place the herbs, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, nutritional yeast, and salt in a high-speed blender.
  • Process until the pesto is either chunky or very smooth, depending on what texture you prefer.
  • Scrape down the sides of the blender jar periodically with a silicon spatula to make sure everything gets processed.
  • Check the consistency. If the pesto is too thick, add a little purified water one tablespoon at a time until it thins just enough to your liking.
  • Store the pesto in a sealed container in the refrigerator for a few days.

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 235IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.2mg