Pesto without nuts

Pesto without nuts
My boyfriend is allergic to nuts, so I had to figure out how to make pesto without the pine nuts. This one is so good that you won't even miss them. :)

It'll take about five minutes to make. It also makes enough pesto for two 16 oz packages of pasta, so it's cheap too!
 
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Step 1Ingredients:

Ingredients:
  • 1/3 cup parmesan (my container had a weight of 2.5 oz)
  • 1 bunch basil
  • 1/2 cup olive oil (start with 1/4 cup and work your way up)
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1-2 tsp lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste
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6 comments
Feb 18, 2012. 4:24 PMFlatLinerMEDIC says:
REAL REAL REAL italian (northern) pesto has no nuts...so. Put down that this is grade A =)

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Feb 16, 2012. 11:17 PMPaperduck says:
If allergies are the problem you could try to substitute pine nuts with almonds or roasted sunflower seeds. I say almonds because they are the "nuttiest" thing I can think of which my girlfriend who is also allergic to nuts can eat.
I never tried this in pesto but it might be worth looking into.
Jan 13, 2012. 2:06 PMbillbillt says:
This will be the one I will make..I despise pine nuts..
Jan 13, 2012. 7:07 AMFoolishSage says:
I've only ever seen pine nuts in pesto when it is store bought. I often make it at home similar to how you describe it here!
Jan 13, 2012. 6:58 AMMsJaxFla says:
Oh wonderful.... I am copying it into an email to myself right now. I am not allergic, love pine nuts. I just can not afford them. Thank you so much for this recipe.

Jan 12, 2012. 3:36 PMMsMissyG says:
I will have to try this...im allergic to pine.

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