"What to do when you crave a good pesto, but need low FODMAP, PALEO, gluten free or vegan? Make this easy no-garlic pesto recipe! Also no pine nuts!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups fresh basil leaves, washed
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1/2 cup walnuts (or pine nuts or pecans or almonds, or a mixture)
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1/2 cup canned garbanzo beans (rinsed) OR canned and rinsed lentils for lower FODMAP OR 1/2 ripe avocado for Low FODMAP
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3 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil
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1 1/2 Tbs. fresh squeezed lemon juice
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1 Tbs. MCT oil (Nutiva Organic MCT Oil from coconut) OR 1 Tbs. additional virgin olive oil
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1 jalapeno (optional or use 2 for extra heat)
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1 tsp. fresh or dried parsley
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1 tsp. cumin
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1/2 tsp. sea salt
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1/4 tsp. pepper or white pepper