Parsley, lemon and macadamia dairy free pesto
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Parsley, lemon and macadamia dairy free pesto
A delicious dairy free parsley pesto recipe. Creamy macadamias and fresh lemon combine to make this a treat to have alongside fish or meat, mix into soup or spread on crackers as a light and filling snack.
SERVES:
6
PREP TIME:
10 mins
COOK TIME:
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Ingredients
- ⅓ cup raw macadamia nuts
- 1 fresh red chilli, deseeded and chopped
- 1 clove chopped garlic
- 1 large bunch flat leaf parsley, washed
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ½ lemon, juiced
Method
- In a food processor, blend the macadamia nuts, chilli and garlic until the nuts are medium to fine in texture (around 20-25 seconds).
- Add the parsley and pulse for another 10-15 seconds.
- Add the olive oil and lemon juice and pulse until smooth (about 20 seconds). Be sure not to over blend as the pesto works well when it is not too smooth and is left with a little texture to it.
Inspiration
- Serve alongside some sunflower and sesame crackers for a lighter meal or snack, or as an accompaniment to any main fish or lamb dish.
- For a zingy side dish, add the zest of one lemon.
- If you feel like a richer flavour you can roast the macadamia nuts beforehand or try doing a blend of ½ roasted and ½ not roasted macadamia nuts.
Dietary Requirements
Gluten Free | Dairy Free | Sugar Free | Yeast Free | Soy Free | Egg Free | Vegetarian
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