Pili Nut Pesto

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Pili Nuts are a delicious and buttery nut from the Philippines and they are a great keto and paleo snack and also make a delicious Pesto!


Yields: 1 cup (approx.)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes


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Ingredients

2 cups destemmed basil 
½ cup pili nuts (use code TRAILTOHEALTH for 10% off)
½ cup Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast 
2 garlic cloves or 1 tablespoon of garlic powder 
¼ teaspoon sea salt 
Up to 1 cup olive oil  (use code TRAILTOHEALTH for 10% off)


Directions

1. Add the basil and pili nuts to a food processor and pulse a few times to combine. 

2. Add the Parmesan, garlic, and sea salt, and pulse a few more times.

3. Remove the small lid from the food processor, and slowly add the olive oil while it is running until the mixture forms a sauce.