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
Allergen information: may contain milk, nuts, and tree nuts. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
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
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
Pulse the ingredients a few times until roughly chopped.
About 1 min
- 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
Stir in the salt and black pepper.
About 1 min
- 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
- 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
Store the pesto in an airtight container in the refrigerator, with a thin layer of olive oil on top to prevent browning.
Empty string if eaten cold