Power Greens Pesto (AIP, Paleo, Keto, Vegan, Whole30, Dairy free, Gluten free, Nut-free, Soy-free)

Did you know that pesto can be super simple to make? And bonus, you get to be in control of the ingredients. This recipe is very adaptable to what you have on hand. It’s also loaded with power greens, thereby loaded with nutrients. Put it on anything you would put pesto on. Our faves are: pizza, salmon, and toast.

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Let the blending begin!

The steps:

• First, gather all of your ingredients.
• Then, add them all to a blender or food processor. I like using my mini magic bullet for sauces like this.
• Blend or process until mostly smooth, but still a little chunky.
• That’s it!

Substitutions:

• You can sub super greens, spring mix, or other greens. Kale might make the texture a little different than desired, but swiss chard or watercress would also be good.
• You can use avocado oil in place of extra virgin olive oil.
• If you tolerate nuts, pine nuts or cashews would be a good option in place of coconut shreds, which are optional.
• Nutritional yeast is also optional, but you can also use parmesan cheese in its place if you tolerate dairy.

Recommended kitchen items:

• Stainless steel measuring utensils. The spoons are my favorite, because they fit in spice jars. I also love using stainless steel, instead of plastic.
• Magic Bullet Mini. This is a great little blender for sauces or a smoothie when you’re out of town.

I hope you love this recipe, and would love to hear about how making it went for you! Share with me in the comments below, on Pinterest, or @whitsfoodfit on Instagram.