"A standard pesto recipe is typically made of fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, grated parmesan cheese, and extra virgin olive oil. While technically a seed and not a nut, this type of pesto can be a no-go if you have a nut allergy because people with them are commonly advised to avoid pine nuts. But, that doesn't mean you can't get creative and make a nut-free pesto without them - at least, not according to Rachael Ray."
"In a clip from the "Rachel Ray Show" shared on YouTube, Ray was asked if it was possible to make a nut-free pesto - and not only did she say yes, she also shared her secret swap to keep the sauce flavorful without the pine nuts. "You're making an herb sauce, basically - more like a salsa verde - and you can add capers to add a little extra salt or texture," she said."
"But, capers aren't the only ingredient you should be relying on to achieve a flavorful, nut-free pesto. According to Ray, you're going to need "the right combination of herbs - whatever you love - with garlic and olive oil, and I love acid in pretty much everything." She makes it herself often - offering examples such as fresh chimichurri sauce and creamy salsa verde as examples of nut-free herb sauces you can use as inspiration."
A classic pesto combines basil, pine nuts, garlic, parmesan, and extra virgin olive oil, but pine nuts can be problematic for people with nut allergies. Nut-free pestos can use capers to add salt and texture, or swap in roasted chickpeas for a nutty flavor and creamy texture. Pesto is essentially an herb sauce created by pounding ingredients, and flavorful results come from the right mix of herbs, garlic, olive oil, and acid. Chimichurri and creamy salsa verde serve as inspiring, nut-free herb-sauce alternatives for traditional pesto.
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