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Pesto is one of the easiest low-carb & paleo condiments you can make at home. It literally takes just a few minutes to prepare and gives an amazing flavour boost to meat dishes, salads or even when used as a dip.

All you need is fresh herbs (basil, cilantro, parsley, etc.), nuts like macadamias, almonds or pine nuts (or sunflower seeds if you are allergic to nuts), healthy oils such as extra virgin olive oil and seasoning of choice (lemon juice, lemon peel, garlic, etc.).

Those who can eat dairy should also try adding parmesan cheese! I prefer using soaked & dehydrated nuts (you can read more about the benefits of soaking nuts in this post).

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How to Store Pesto

You can keep your pesto in the fridge for up a week or two if it's stored properly. It helps to pour a thin layer of olive oil on the top, as it keeps it fresh for longer. If you want to preserve homemade pesto for longer, freeze it in manageable portion sizes by putting it in an ice-cube tray and keep in a plastic bag in the freezer for up to 6 months. Whenever you need to use it, just keep the required portion at room temperature until it melts.

0 days, 0 hours, 0 minutes Hands-on 5 minutes Overall 5 minutes Serving size tbsp, 15 g/ 0.5 oz Allergy information for Basil & Macadamia Pesto ✔ Gluten free ✔ Dairy free ✔ Egg free ✔ Nightshade free ✔ Pork free ✔ Avocado free ✔ Coconut free ✔ Fish free ✔ Shellfish free ✔ Beef free Pescatarian Vegetarian Vegan Print Recipe Download Recipe

Nutritional values (per serving, tbsp, 15 g/ 0.5 oz)

Net carbs 0.5 grams Protein 0.5 grams Fat 9.5 grams Calories 88 kcal Calories from carbs 2%, protein 2%, fat 96% Total carbs 0.9 grams Fiber 0.3 grams Sugars 0.2 grams Saturated fat 1.3 grams Sodium 144 mg ( 6 % RDA ) Magnesium 8 mg ( 2 % RDA ) Potassium 39 mg ( 2 % EMR )

Ingredients (makes 1 cup, 240 g/ 8.5 oz) 2 cups fresh basil (30 g/ 1.1 oz)

1 / 3 cup macadamia nuts (45 g/ 1.6 oz)

cup macadamia nuts (45 g/ 1.6 oz) 2 tbsp pine nuts or more macadamia nuts (15 g/ 0.5 oz)

4 cloves garlic

1 tsp fresh lemon zest

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 / 2 cup extra virgin olive oil (120 ml/ 4 fl oz)

cup extra virgin olive oil (120 ml/ 4 fl oz) salt and pepper to taste

Optional: 1/ 3 cup grated parmesan cheese (30 g/ 1.1 oz)

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Martina Slajerova Creator of KetoDietApp.com I changed the way I ate in 2011, when I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s, an autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid. I had no energy, and I found it more and more difficult to maintain a healthy weight. That’s when I decided to quit sugar, grains, and processed foods, and to start following a whole-foods-based ketogenic approach to food. More posts by Martina Slajerova Martina Slajerova