Name: Tahini Herb Pesto (Gluten-Free & Paleo)
Prep time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 cups basil ((or equal parts basil and parsley) ); 1 cup baby spinach; 1 clove garlic; 1/2 cup tahini; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/2 medium lemon, zest and juice; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp pepper

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Tahini Herb Pesto (Gluten-Free & Paleo)

THIS RECIPE IS GLUTEN-FREE AND PALEO.

Ok, so this pesto. Oh my. You seriously have to make it. Like now. It is so easy, so delicious and has so many uses.

Here are a few ways to use this bursting-with-flavour Tahini Herb Pesto :

1. Pizza

Spread it on homemade pizza crust and turn your so-so pizza into swanky show-stopper!

2. Veggies & Dip

Scoop up your favourite veggies with this stuff, your veggie game will be off the chart!

3. Crackers

By simply adding this spread to a cracker would make a beautiful holiday hors d’oeuvres. Try topping it with half a cherry tomato and cracked pepper.

4. Pasta or noodles

Toss and serve.

5. Eggs

Drizzle over an omelette.

Tahini Herb Pesto (Gluten-Free & Paleo)

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Tahini Herb Pesto (Gluten-Free & Paleo)

Prep Time

15 mins

THIS RECIPE IS GLUTEN-FREE AND PALEO.

Author: Meagan Broughton

Ingredients

Makes about 1.5 cups

2 cups basil (or equal parts basil and parsley)
1 cup baby spinach
1 clove garlic
1/2 cup tahini
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 medium lemon, zest and juice
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend for 20 seconds.
Scrape down sides and blend again for another 20 seconds until a well combined spread forms.
NOTE: This recipe creates a thick spread or dip. To use as a drizzle, simply add more olive oil 1 tbsp at a time until the desired consistency is reached.

Recipe Notes

When shopping for ingredients, I try and stick to the 'Clean 15 and the Dirty Dozen' rule when it comes to buying organic fruits and vegetables. I have listed all ingredients simply by name, and have left off words such as "organic", "grass fed", "free-run" etc. I encourage you to do your own research and consume what works best for you.

Need more gluten-free & paleo recipe inspiration?

Check out these drool-worthy recipes featured in the Meat & Seafood Edition of my Paleo E-Cookbook Series.

I promise, you’ll love it!

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