Nut-Free Basil Pesto | USDA Recipe for Schools

Name: Nut-Free Basil Pesto | USDA Recipe for Schools
Ingredients: 1lb fresh basil; 1 ½ cup olive oil; ¼ cup garlic confit (if using raw garlic, use 1/8 cup fresh minced garlic instead); ½ cup roasted chickpeas; ½ cup low-sodium Parmesan cheese, grated; 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice; ½ Tbsp Kosher salt; ½ tsp ground black pepper

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Roasted chickpeas give this versatile pesto its nutty flavor, making it perfect for pizza, pasta, chicken, fish, or Caprese salads—freezes well for easy access.

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Ingredients

1lb fresh basil
1 ½ cup olive oil
¼ cup garlic confit (if using raw garlic, use 1/8 cup fresh minced garlic instead)
½ cup roasted chickpeas
½ cup low-sodium Parmesan cheese, grated
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
½ Tbsp Kosher salt
½ tsp ground black pepper