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nut free pesto

Allergy friendly nut-free vegan pesto

Karon Grieve
A vegan, nut free pesto that is simple to make and tastes wonderful too.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course pesto
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 184 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 2 slices white bread
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 sprig thyme
  • 2 tbsp basil chopped
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Cut the bread into 1cm cubes and toss with the salt, pepper and dried thyme and drizzle with a little olive oil
  • Bake in the oven till golden and crisp, remove and allow to cool completely
  • Whizz the garlic in food prcessor along with the herbs
  • Add the croutons and pulse till you have crumbs
  • Finally add the olive oil till you have the consistancy you prefer. season to taste

Notes

Serve this allergy-friendly nut-free pesto (vegan pesto) as you would any other pesto; in pasta, on pizza, in sandwiches with BBQ and more.

Nutrition

Calories: 184kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.002gSodium: 41mgPotassium: 24mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 162IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg
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