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Low FODMAP pesto with a crunch

Low FODMAP pesto with a crunch
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I love pesto. And probably I am not the only one! For this Low FODMAP pesto with a crunch, I had this huge basil plant that needed to be trimmed and, using everyday staple ingredients I decided to make my version of pesto. Without garlic, of course, so it is Low FODMAP.

I used a sunflower seeds instead of expensive pine nuts and it turned out really well. They gave a bit of crunch to the pesto. Also grated Red Leicester cheese has been used and it did as good job. I think that grated cheddar would be nice as well.

 

Low FODMAP pesto with a crunch

Low FODMAP pesto with a crunch

 

Ingredients for a Low FODMAP pesto with a crunch:

A bunch of fresh basil
6 g sunflower seeds
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tbsp. Lemon juice
1/4 cup Red Leicester cheese, grated
3 spring onions, green part only
salt, to taste

 

Low FODMAP pesto
Low FODMAP pesto

 

This recipe has been approved by a Low FODMAP dietitian, Evelyn Toner.  Find interesting articles about Nutrition, IBS and FODMAP on her blog. 

 

Instructions to make a Low FODMAP pesto:

Freshly grate the Red Leicester cheese. Roughly chop the spring onions.

Place all of the ingredients in a blender or, alternatively, use a pestle and mortar. Blend to a smooth paste. The sunflower seeds will leave a bit of crunch.

 

 

Serve with a gluten free pasta. Decorate with a fresh basil leaves.

 

Low FODMAP pesto with a gluten free pasta
Low FODMAP pesto with a gluten free pasta

 

 

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Low FODMAP pesto with a crunch

Low FODMAP pesto with a crunch

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I love pesto. And probably I am not the only one! For this Low FODMAP pesto with a crunch, I had this huge basil plant that needed to be trimmed and, using everyday staple ingredients I decided to make my version of pesto. Without garlic, of course, so it is Low FODMAP.
Prep Time 5 minutes
pasta cook time 10 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 1

Equipment

  • blender
  • a pot to cook pasta

Ingredients
  

  • A bunch of fresh basil
  • 6 g sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tbsp.  Lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup  Red Leicester cheese grated
  • 3 spring onions green part only

Instructions
 

  • Freshly grated the Red Leicester cheese. Roughly chop the spring onions.
  • Place all of the ingredients in a blender. Whizz to a smooth paste. The sunflower seeds will leave a bit of crunch.
  • Serve with a gluten free pasta. Decorate with a fresh basil leaves.
Keyword Low FODMAP, low fodmap lunch, low fodmap pesto

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