pesto

[ormad2001]

Is it possible to make pesto without using cheese or any dairy? Would like to have a recipe if there is one.

[pinky kookie]

Here is this good recipe that maybe you would like to try:

DAIRY FREE BASIL PESTO RECIPE -
http://www.adventuresofaglutenfreemom.com/2011/06/dairy-free-basil-pesto/
Ingredients:
2 cups Fresh Basil Leaves, packed
1/3 cup Pine Nuts or Walnuts (or perhaps raw sunflower seeds for those who are tree nut-free?)
3 medium Garlic Cloves, minced
1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 and 1/2 tsp. fresh squeezed Lemon Juice (more or less, to taste)
1/2 tsp. Sea Salt

In a food processor or blender, combine the basil leaves with the nuts (or seeds), lemon juice and sea salt. Pulse a few times until mixture is reduced in volume and the mixture is well incorporated. Add the garlic and pulse a few times more. Slowly add the olive oil in a constant stream while the blender or food processor is running, stop to scrap down the sides with a rubber spatula. Taste. Add more lemon juice and/or salt if needed. Serve with pasta, chicken, shrimp, scallops, grilled vegetables or even on gluten free bruschetta!.

[pinky kookie]

And there are 33 recipes posted here in Food.com for Vegan Pesto, so you can select the one you like better:

33 VEGAN PESTO RECIPES -
http://www.food.com/recipe-finder/all/vegan-pesto-recipe-

[ormad2001]

Thanks. I tried to find a recipe using dairy free as the main category and got no results.Never thought to try vegan.

[pinky kookie]

U R welcome and thanks for your response, ormad.
Glad to know that I could help you with those Vegan recipes.

[Zeldaz]

I never put cheese in pesto, and prefer to add cheese when using it. Just omit it from any pesto recipe and use slightly less oil. I also include some parsley for brighter color and flavor.

[SarasotaCook]

I don't add the cheese either unless I plan to add cheese to the dish anyways. I make a mint pesto for lamb and no cheese and it is great with fish too. I prefer to add cheese as a garnish.

[ormad2001]

Thanks to all that responded. I will be making pesto without cheese from now on. I never thought that it would work before. Guess I should be more daring!

[Amberngriffinco]

could you try tofu? tofu 'cheese?' i don't know if any is dairy or not.