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Almond Basil Pesto Sauce Low Carb

8 September, 2017 by Stacey 24 Comments

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Almond Basil Pesto Sauce Low Carb-

An almond basil pesto sauce recipe that is low carb, keto, gluten free, and has a paleo option.

Almond Basil Pesto Sauce Low Carb, gluten free and paleo.

A low carb pesto sauce made with almonds, basil, garlic, parsley,  olive oil, spices, and optional parmesan cheese. I started making my own pesto years ago when I noticed that the store bought pesto kept making me sick.

I had assumed from the ingredients listed in the store bought sauce, that it was gluten free, but I kept having a gluten reaction to it. So, I was determined to make my pesto and make sure that I would not get cross contaminated with gluten.

I must have gone to several stores to find purchase pine nuts that were not processed in a facility that also processes wheat. Well, I soon realized that all the different brands of pine nuts I came across had “made in a facility that processes wheat” or “may contain traces of wheat”. Now I know why all the store bought pesto brands I tried were making me have a reaction.

I gave up on pine nuts and switched to almonds because I could find some almonds that were completely gluten free.

As it turns out, the almond basil pesto is super tasty and just as yummy as the pine nut variety.  I’m still on the lookout for pine nuts without any traces of gluten (only a problem if you’re Celiac or super sensitive).

Almond Basil Pesto Sauce Low Carb, gluten free and paleo.

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Almond Basil Pesto Sauce Low Carb, gluten free and paleo.

Almond Basil Pesto Low Carb

Ingredients:

  • ⅓ cup almonds, toasted
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • ¼  cup parsley, Italian flat leaf
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • ⅔ cup olive oil
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese *optional, omit for dairy free

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 F, and place almonds on a baking sheet.
  2. Toast almonds for 7 to 10 mins until lightly golden brown. Remove and cool.
  3. Add almonds and all the ingredients to a processor, and pulse until combined and the texture of a thick pasty sauce.

Nutritional Data: Serving 8: Serving Size 1 tbsp, Cal: 189, Carbs: 2 g, Net Carbs: 2 g, Fiber: 0 g, Protein: 5 g, Fat: 18 g, Saturated Fat: 4 g, Sugars: 0 g.

*all nutritional data are estimates based on the products I used*

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Almond Basil Pesto Sauce- Low Carb, gluten free and paleo.
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Almond Basil Pesto Low Carb
Prep Time
3 mins
Total Time
3 mins
 

Almond Basil Pesto Sauce is low carb and gluten free.  Delicious on meats, burgers, and on a low carb pizza crust.

Course: gluten free, low carb
Cuisine: sauces and condiments
Servings: 8
Calories: 189 kcal
Author: Stacey
Ingredients
  • ⅓ cup almonds toasted
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • ¼ cup parsley Italian flat leaf
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • ⅔ cup olive oil
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese *optional omit for dairy free
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 F, and place almonds on a baking sheet.
  2. Toast almonds for 7 to 10 mins until lightly golden brown. Remove and cool.
  3. Add almonds and all the ingredients to a processor, and pulse until combined and the texture of a thick pasty sauce.
Recipe Notes

*all nutritional data are estimates based on the products I used*

Nutrition Facts
Almond Basil Pesto Low Carb
Amount Per Serving
Calories 189 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Total Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 5g 10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. Albert Bevia says

    16 November, 2017 at 7:30 am

    I am such a huge lover of pesto! this recipe you have created sounds absolutely delicious Stacy! I will be trying this pesto out 🙂

    Reply
    • Stacey says

      16 November, 2017 at 10:36 am

      Thanks so much, Albert 🙂

      Reply
  2. Katja says

    18 September, 2017 at 10:03 am


    This looks wonderful. I have just enough basil left in the garden to try this out. YUM!

    Reply
    • Stacey says

      18 September, 2017 at 12:57 pm

      Thank you, Katja!

      Reply
  3. Darryl says

    18 September, 2017 at 6:56 am


    I would have no idea that pine nuts could be so easily contaminated with gluten. Shows how vigilant we have to be with our food.

    Reply
    • Stacey says

      18 September, 2017 at 12:57 pm

      Yes Darryl, I may have to grow them myself to not be cross-contaminated!

      Reply
  4. Donna says

    18 September, 2017 at 5:17 am

    Ooooh perfect for over baked salmon! Gonna give it a try!

    Reply
    • Stacey says

      18 September, 2017 at 12:56 pm

      Thank you Donna 🙂

      Reply
  5. Chihyu says

    16 September, 2017 at 6:44 pm


    I absolutely adore basil pesto sauce and love how simple it is to put a homemade sauce together. Thanks !

    Reply
    • Stacey says

      17 September, 2017 at 8:23 am

      Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  6. [email protected] The Primal Desire.com says

    16 September, 2017 at 3:59 pm


    It is so hard to find ingredients that haven’t been processed with stuff that makes us sick! I bet the almond gives a subtle yet complex pesto, excited to try this!

    Reply
    • Stacey says

      17 September, 2017 at 8:23 am

      It tastes very much like the pine nut kind.

      Reply
  7. Kelly @ A Girl Worth Saving says

    14 September, 2017 at 10:23 am

    This would be crazy good over burgers. Seriously, I’m drooling over her just thinking about it!

    Reply
    • Stacey says

      14 September, 2017 at 10:32 am

      Thank you Kelly 🙂

      Reply
  8. Irena Macri says

    13 September, 2017 at 1:26 am


    Oh, this will go nicely with zucchini noodles and some grilled chicken or fish. Lovely recipe x

    Reply
    • Stacey says

      13 September, 2017 at 10:11 am

      Yes, it is awesome on zoodles!

      Reply
  9. Jean says

    12 September, 2017 at 8:22 am


    I never thought to make pesto with almonds before and this looks so flavorful! I’ll have to try it out.

    Reply
    • Stacey says

      12 September, 2017 at 11:09 am

      It tastes very similar to the pine nut kind.

      Reply
  10. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says

    11 September, 2017 at 12:36 pm


    I love homemade pesto!!! Such vibrant summer flavors plus all of that parm is super yummy too!

    Reply
    • Stacey says

      11 September, 2017 at 6:46 pm

      Thank you Emily 🙂

      Reply
  11. Renee says

    11 September, 2017 at 11:05 am


    What a fun idea to change things up! I just found pine nuts for the first time at Costco believe it or not, but I love this idea and i bet the almond flavor is amazing!

    Reply
    • Stacey says

      11 September, 2017 at 6:46 pm

      Thank you Renee 🙂

      Reply
  12. Carrie @ Clean Eating Kitchen says

    11 September, 2017 at 9:56 am


    I have so much basil in my fridge right now! This is such the perfect recipe, and a great alternative to pesto sauce. Love!

    Reply
    • Stacey says

      11 September, 2017 at 6:45 pm

      Thank you Carrie 🙂

      Reply

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