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I’m sure that you are all familiar with this fantastic Italian sauce! Today, I would like to show you that Pesto doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated to make! On the contrary, with my Easy Pesto Sauce Recipe, you will learn to make a delicious homemade sauce and save money. In addition, it is healthier than most storebought pesto sauces, which generally contain lots of additives and preservatives.
This Easy Pesto Sauce is rich in healthy fats and nutrients, extremely tasty, and only takes 10 minutes to make! And it is so versatile as well! You can for example enjoy it with pasta, chicken, rice, and buddha bowls, or with my Turkey Meatballs with Creamy Pesto Sauce Over Spaghetti Squash.
In addition, unlike the traditional recipe which contains hard cheese, this recipe is dairy-free and vegan! Most pesto includes also pine nuts or other types of nuts, but I chose to do mine completely nut-free. In this way, it is completely allergy-free, including gluten-free.
Ingredient Selection Tips
Olive Oil
My advice is to always look for extra virgin, cold-pressed olive oil in glass black bottles, which ensure the good conservation of the product. In addition, oils from different countries have different tastes, so find the one you like the most!
Basil Puree
Although I prefer fresh basil herbs from my garden or pot, sometimes there are not enough leaves for making a sauce. In that case, a basil puree is a good option. You can also make the puree yourself, and freeze it for later.
Noteworthy Health Benefits
Garlic
Garlic is an extremely nutritious plant. It is rich in manganese, Vitamin B6, vitamin C, and selenium. Besides, it is very low in calories and has numerous health benefits. Among them, it can help reduce blood pressure, lower the risk of heart disease, and may even help prevent Alzheimer’s and Dementia.
And this is not all. Garlic may also improve bone health and studies show that it can prevent some types of cancer.
Basil
The best variety of basil for this recipe is sweet basil, but Greek basil can work as well. Basil contains several minerals and vitamins like vitamin K, manganese, and vitamin A. It is then rich in antioxidants, which may help reduce oxidative stress and have an anti-aging effect on the body.
In addition, adding basil to your dishes may help support liver health, reduce high blood pressure and even boost mental health.
Thanks to healthline.com and madicalnewstoday.com for comprehensive information.
Pesto Sauce
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 5 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp basil puree or 2 cups fresh basil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp tahini
- pepper to taste
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a food processor.
- Process until smooth.
- Enjoy with pasta, chicken, rice, buddha bowls, or my Turkey Meatballs with Creamy Pesto Sauce Over Spaghetti Squash.