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Sugar-Free Pesto

This vibrant, sugar-free pesto is a fresh and aromatic sauce perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or as a dip. It's packed with classic Italian flavors from basil, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time
10 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
Per serving
390 kcal
Gluten-free

Allergen information: may contain milk, nuts, and tree nuts. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Sugar-Free Pesto

Mise en place

Ingredients

  • 2 cupfresh basil, packed
  • 0.33 cuppine nut
  • 0.5 cupparmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 clovegarlic
  • 0.5 cupextra virgin olive oil
  • 0.25 tspsalt
  • 0.13 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
  • 1 tsplemon juice(optional)

Equipment

measuring cups · food processor · measuring spoons

The method

Step by step

  1. 1

    Add the fresh basil, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, and garlic to a food processor.

    About 1 min

    Cook’s note: Ensure the basil is dry after washing to prevent a watery pesto.

  2. 2

    Pulse the ingredients a few times until roughly chopped.

    About 1 min

  3. 3

    With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil until the mixture forms a smooth, thick sauce.

    About 3 min

    Cook’s note: Drizzling slowly helps emulsify the oil, creating a creamier pesto.

  4. 4

    Stir in the salt and black pepper.

    About 1 min

  5. 5

    Taste the pesto and adjust seasoning as needed; add the lemon juice if you prefer a brighter flavor.

    About 1 min

    Cook’s note: A little lemon juice can prevent browning and add a fresh zest.

Per serving

Nutrition

49%Score
Calories
390.4kcal
Protein
7.9g
Carbs
3.2g
Fat
39.6g
Fibre
0.7g
Sugar
0.6g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store the pesto in an airtight container in the refrigerator, with a thin layer of olive oil on top to prevent browning.

Reheating

Empty string if eaten cold