5 Minute Nut Free Pesto

Pesto is even better when everyone can enjoy it! And with my easy Nut Free Pesto Recipe, flavorful pesto has never tasted better!

Course Condiment, Sauce

Cuisine American, American/Italian

Keyword no nut pesto, nut free pesto, nut free pesto sauce, pesto without nuts

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings cup

Calories 799kcal

Rinse and dry the parsley. Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender.
4 bunches Parsley, 1 Lemon, 2 cloves Garlic, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, ¼ Tablespoon Black pepper, ¼ Tablespoon Salt, ¼ cup Olive oil
Blend to your preferred texture, then serve and savor your delicious nut-free pesto!

Adjusting Pesto Flavors:

Add extra salt, pepper, or lemon juice for taste
Include more olive oil for a silkier texture
Nutritional yeast for a nutty flavor in place of Parmesan as a vegan alternative
Add pumpkin or sunflower seeds for crunch
Enhance with fresh herbs like basil or thyme
Store covered immediately to prevent browning
Alternative preparation: use a mortar and pestle, or chop and mash ingredients with a spoon

Pesto Substitutions:

Vegan Pesto: Use a vegan cheese alternative or nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.
Cheese: Replace Parmesan with Pecorino Romano for a non-cow dairy option.
Herbs: Experiment with basil, spinach, or kale instead of parsley.
Garlic Scape Pesto: Use garlic scapes instead of minced garlic for a unique flavor.
Tree Nuts: Add cashews, walnuts, or almonds if no nut allergies.
Nut Substitutions: Pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, or sunflower seeds can mimic nuts.

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