Homemade Low Sodium Pesto Sauce (No Salt)
Make your own low sodium pesto sauce right at home. It’s full of fresh ingredients like basil, spinach and garlic. There’s no cooking required and comes together in less than 10 minutes. It’s perfect for your summer grilling and weeknight dinners!
Servings: 8
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves packed
- 1/2 cup spinach
- 1/2 avocado large
- 2 cloves garlic peeled (or 1 tablespoon minced)
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons water plus more if necessary
- 1/4 cup dairy free parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Add the basil, spinach, avocado, garlic, pine nuts and lemon juice to a food processor.
- Pulse for 20 seconds or until the pesto ingredients are combined.
- Pour in the water and process again until completely smooth. You may like to add more water to get it to your desired consistency.
- Transfer to a bowl and stir in the dairy free parmesan cheese.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
Nutrition
Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 359IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 0.3mg
Disclaimer
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