My favorite Beet Pesto recipe that is made with gluten-free ingredients and takes 5 minutes to make. This recipe pairs perfectly with your favorite pasta, pizza or as a dip.
This beet pesto one of the most gorgeous recipes I have ever made. And one of the most delicious I have ever eaten.
This was inspired by the recipe in my book which makes 1 serving and we tweaked the quantities so that it serves more. This is a delicious recipe to add onto pasta, on pizza or use as a dip with crackers and veggies of sorts.
One of my go-to recipes that we make over and over again. And it stays well in the freezer too!
I cannot wait to hear what you think of this!! Don’t forget to tag me on Instagram and Tiktok if you try it.
What ingredients you need to make Beet Pesto:
- Walnuts – or use a cashew or any nut you’d like. The walnuts are my favorite because they are creamier and add neutral flavor.
- Lemon – this is a must to balance out the beet flavor here.
- Extra virgin olive oil – I prefer using evoo but you could use avocado oil if you prefer.
- Basil and mint leaves – been using so many more now that we have them in our garden!
- Steamed beets – remove skin before using
- Parmesan cheese – You could omit if you don’t do dairy and add nutritional yeast or even a vegan parm if you want
- Garlic cloves – fresh garlic cloves here are great
How to make the easiest Beet Pesto:
- Add ingredients to blender and food processor and blend until smooth and creamy (if too thick, add more water!)
- Serve with your go-to pasta, on top of pizza, as a dip, anything!
A few other delicious and healthy recipes to make if you love beet pesto:
The Best Vegan Avocado Pesto Pasta
Easy Gluten-free Pasta Primavera Recipe
Vegan Thai Noodle Salad with Peanut Dressing
Vegan Tahini Alfredo with Pine Nut “Parmesan”
PrintEasy Beet Pesto Recipe
My favorite Beet Pesto recipe that is made with gluten-free ingredients and takes 5 minutes to make. This recipe pairs perfectly with your favorite pasta, pizza or as a dip.
Ingredients
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 fresh basil leaves
- 3 fresh mint leaves
- 3 steamed beets (skin removed)
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves
- 4 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Add ingredients to blender and food processor and blend until smooth and creamy (if too thick, add more water!)
- Serve with your go-to pasta, on top of pizza, as a dip, anything!
Notes
*Store leftover pesto in fridge for 5 days or freezer for 2 months
charlotte
dubbed the parmesan with nutritional yeast to make it dairy free! absolutely delicious. perfect summer pasta recipe!!
Rachel
love!!!