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Vegan Pesto

Written by Mark Gray | 02/11/16 19:00

Serves: 12

Shopping & Ingredients List:

  • 100g Pistachio Nuts

  • 50g Walnuts

  • 150g Parsley

  • 1 Lemon, juice only

  • 3 Garlic Cloves

  • 200ml Olive Oil

  • pinch Nutmeg

  • 1 tsp Sea Salt

  • pinch Black Pepper

Method
1. Heat a non-stick frying pan & lightly toast the pistachios for a few mins, stirring frequently. Set aside & repeat toasting process for the walnuts. Allow both to cool a little.
2. In a food processor or blender, blitz the pistachios into crumbs. Add walnuts & blend for a few seconds more.
3. Add half the oil & remaining ingredients & blend until a thick paste has formed. Add remaining oil until you achieve a pesto-like sauce. The pesto will keep in a fridge for up to a week.


***Macros based on very large heaped dessert spoon of pesto about 20g***

Macro info per serving:
Protein = 2.7g
Carbs = 3.7g
Fat = 22.4g
Energy = 228kcal