Can you freeze pesto?

Yes! For easy use, freeze the pesto in ice cube trays. Once frozen, remove the pesto cubes and place them in an air tight container or freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months. To thaw the pesto place it in the fridge overnight or in a pan on the stovetop on low heat. Note that the color of the pesto may not be as vibrant after it is frozen.

How to store homemade pesto?

Store the pesto for up to 1 week in an air tight container in the fridge.

How do you make pesto without nuts?

To make pesto without nuts you can substitute chickpeas!

Oil Free Pesto (nut free + vegan)

Description

This delicious and easy vegan pesto is oil free, nut free and dairy free. It can be used as a pasta sauce, dressing or marinade!

Ingredients

Scale

1/2 cup chickpeas, cooked (100 grams)
2 cloves garlic, peeled (14 grams)
1 cup basil (40 grams)
2 cups spinach (80 grams)
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast (16 grams)
1 teaspoon ground black pepper (3 grams)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt (3 grams)
2 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 large lemon) (32 grams)
1/4 cup water (45 grams)

Instructions

Gather: Place all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender. Ensure the garlic cloves have the skin removed. Most food processors do best if the heaviest ingredients are put in first.
Blend: Blend all ingredients in a food processor or blender until well combined. Some people like the pesto a little chunky while others prefer to blend longer until creamy.

Notes

Spinach Substitutions: basil, kale, arugula, mixed greens, really any type of greens
Chickpea Substitutions: white beans, pine nuts, cashews, walnuts, macadamia nuts
Nutritional Yeast Substitutions: parmesan, vegan parmesan
Storage: in an air tight container store in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer (ideally in ice cube trays) for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 10
Category: Sauce
Method: Blended
Cuisine: Italian

Keywords: Vegan oil free pesto, dairy free pesto, nut free pesto, fat free pesto