Basil Coconut Pesto
 
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Serves: 1 cup
Ingredients
  • 2 cups basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons coconut butter*
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ⅓ cup lemon juice
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
Instructions
  1. Combine the basil leaves, coconut butter, lemon juice, garlic, and salt in a food processor and pulse several times. Scrape down the sides of the food processor with a spatula. Pulse again to incorporate everything.
  2. While the food processor is running, slowly add the olive oil in a steady, thin stream. This is the technique used to make mayonnaise: it keeps the olive oil from separating, which helps the emulsifying process.
  3. Serve right away or store in the fridge to use later.
Notes
*This Basil Pesto has a tendency to solidify in a fridge, therefore take it out 15 minutes before serving.
Recipe by Zesty Paleo at https://zestypaleo.com/aip-basil-coconut-pesto/