This dairy-free pistachio pesto is the perfect kind of recipe to keep in your fridge to use throughout the week. With just a handful of fresh, whole-food ingredients, you can create something nourishing and full of flavor—without any of the fillers or additives that often sneak into store-bought versions.
This dairy-free pistachio pesto is a bright, herbaceous sauce that we keep on weekly rotation. It’s creamy, flavorful, and made entirely from whole food ingredients — no dairy, no fillers, and full of things that you probably already have on hand!
While this recipe highlights pistachios for their unique flavor and health benefits, feel free to use any nuts in your pantry. Walnuts, almonds, or cashews all make lovely alternatives – swapping the pistachios for walnuts is a great way to get an extra omega-3 boost!
If you grow herbs at home, this pesto is a beautiful way to use up an abundance of cilantro. Don’t have cilantro? No problem. Parsley makes an equally fresh and vibrant base—and both herbs offer anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits. Add a little basil to the mix to make the pesto even more nutrient dense – there are lots of ways that you can make this delicious sauce your own!
Many store-bought pestos are loaded with dairy and filler ingredients that are hard to recognize and even harder to understand. This recipe features only nutrient-dense, real whole foods. It’s dairy-free, gluten-free, and filled with delicious, healthy fats that are an important part of any diet:
Unlike most store-bought pestos (which are often loaded with dairy, preservatives, and shelf-stabilizing fillers), this version is naturally dairy-free, gluten-free, and deeply satisfying without weighing you down. It’s rich in healthy fats, plant-based nutrients, and nothing extra!
Why healthy fats matter:
This homemade pesto without cheese is as versatile as it is nourishing. We love spooning it over roasted vegetables, tossing it with zucchini noodles, or using it as a fresh sauce for grilled proteins like steak, salmon, or chicken.
It’s a staple on our homemade pizza nights, and we’ve found it makes a delicious dip for crisp veggies or homemade seed crackers — an easy, nutrient-dense snack with no preservatives.
Here are a few of our favorite ways to enjoy it:
Whether you’re spreading it over roasted vegetables, adding it to a salad, or just enjoying it with your favorite crackers, this dairy-free pistachio pesto is a reminder that eating well doesn’t have to be complicated! We’d love to hear how you enjoy it and make it your own!
PrintSay goodbye to store bought pesto! This pistachio pesto recipe is versatile and will make enough to last a couple of weeks in your fridge. You can also freeze smaller jars of the pesto for later use!
Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor. Blend or process until smooth. Store refrigerated for up to one week or freeze for later!
This recipe works with any type of nut – try it with other types like almonds or cashews! If you aren’t a fan of cilantro, parsley works equally as well in this recipe.
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