This dairy-free basil pesto is good on absoltuely everything!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Course: sauces
Cuisine: Comfort, Healthy, Italian
Keyword: basil pesto, dairy-free
Servings: 6
Calories: 43kcal
Ingredients
3cupsFresh basil, lightly packed (50 g)
1/3cupDairy free plain yogurt* (75 g)
3TbspWhite balsamic vinegar (45 g)
1/4cupToasted almonds (30 g)
2clovesGarlic, or frozen cubes
Pinch of kosher salt and pepper
Pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
Add all ingredients to a small blender or food processor and blend until pretty smooth. The nuts will leave it a little chunky– that’s good!
Enjoy this drizzled on everything! Grilled meats, sandwiches, wraps, salads, crusty bread, pasta…. EVERYTHING.
Notes
Yogurt: I use the So Delicious Unsweetened Dairy Free plain coconut yogurt which is labeled at 90 calories, 6 fat and 9 carbs for 3/4th cup (170 g). It’s a small enough amount that you could use most yogurts with very similar macros! If you use non-fat Greek yogurt, your protein will be a little higher and fat a little lower. But nothing drastic! Use your favorite yogurt.Vinegar: I love to use the “White Modena Vinegar” (which used to be called white balsamic) from Trader Joe’s. I also LOVE my sweet, fruit-infused vinegars from Baker and Olive. Just use a slightly sweet vinegar that you like! Clearer the better for color but dark works too.MFP Lillie Eats and Tells Dairy-Free Basil Pesto