OIL-FREE PESTO! 🌿 Two RECIPES! Both NUT FREE, Oil Free & Vegan!

[@sshane1986]

I'm obsessed with the oh she glows one. So so good!

[@geltalefasiviri8568]

I used chick peas in place of canellini beans and it tasted perfect❤️

[@LetsEatPlants]

Lovely!!! So glad you enjoyed it. Great thinking to sub with chickpeas. 🤗🤗

[@justcarineinparis]

Good idea, I seldom have navy beans in my pantry, while chickpeas are a staple in my household

[@IAM-ganesha]

Hahahah thanks! Had this idea while watching🎉🤣 I’ll check it out!

[@deniseferron3397]

I just soaked chickpeas and was wondering if I could use those instead. You answered my question. Thanks!

[@mariabenjamin8018]

Hemp hearts are great to add to the avocado pesto as well for that parmesan cheese taste

[@LetsEatPlants]

Great idea! Love that suggestion. 🤩🤩

[@justcarineinparis]

Thanks for sharing this and taking the time to compare versions !

[@LetsEatPlants]

That was a fun one! And always great to have options 😜

[@angelasofia7726]

I like the bean recepie, I will add pasta water when mixed with the pasta, so it's not so thick...actually very good!

[@LetsEatPlants]

Awesome!! Good idea to add some pasta water. 😋

[@bromlebibiz9889]

HOW do you not have more subscribers?! I just found you the other day and i think your videos are really great, and i love that you test out other people’s recipes! I really like this pesto taste test, and i’m going to try your no tuna salad today for lunch! I also don’t like mayo, so i’m excited to try avocado 🤗😍

[@LetsEatPlants]

Wow thank you so much!!! That means so much to me for you to say that. ☺️☺️ I hope my channel starts getting a bit more exposure soon! 😁 Glad you are enjoying the recreation of recipes too! I really love doing that and I’m so glad to hear people enjoy watching it. 🥰 Hope you enjoy the chickpea recipe! Excited to hear what you think.

[@RecipesForLittlies]

This sounds too good to be true! Thanks for sharing

[@LetsEatPlants]

😂😂 I felt the same way when I first saw the bean recipe! But it is actually quite delicious! Give a try and let us know what you think. 😊😊

[@RabbitFoodFitness]

Just made the white bean recipe. It's really good! I did have to add more water to the recipe (3/4 cup), but that's because my blender is weird. I bet you if I had a ninja blender or another type that is just as good it would have worked well without that addition. It's super tasty though, especially since I used fresh basil from my little herb garden.

[@LetsEatPlants]

Oh yay! Glad you liked it too. 🎉🎉 Good tip about the water! I thought I would have to add a lot too, but glad I didn’t end up having to (I think some aquafaba got in there anyway 😁). I love fresh basil! So nice that you have an herb garden! 🌿🌿 I hope I can maintain some herbs indoors during the winter. 🥶🤞🏼

[@loidamaisonet2906]

I just did the one with the Canellini beans. Is delicius. Thank you.😋

[@LetsEatPlants]

Oh yay! I’m so happy to hear that. 🤗🤗

[@midnightbudgets]

Loved this one! Keep up the good work. Looking forward to your next video.

[@LetsEatPlants]

Thanks so much! 😄😄🌱

[@RecetasDeMiGranja]

Amazing pesto recipes!! 😊 Liked and subscribed! 👍💗 Looking forward to seeing more great recipe videos from you! 😊

[@LetsEatPlants]

Aw thank you so much!!! Really appreciate your support! 💕🌱

[@Raddiebaddie]

I think I’ll try the bean one because it’s more affordable! Both look yum!

[@LetsEatPlants]

I love the bean one! Enjoy 🤗🤗

[@Joshua-we2us]

Anything with Avocados, you have my attention!! LOL. But I think I would want to try the bean one first. Looks very creamy and the cheesy flavor is a plus. 🥑🥑I've used Fresh Basil in smoothies before. 🌱 Bet the smell in your kitchen was amazing from the Basil. 🌞

[@LetsEatPlants]

😂😂😂 Yesss! Avocados are life! The basil smell indeed was amazing yesterday... I’ve heard the smell actually has calming properties and reduces stress! 💕🌿

[@amalia_ag]

Nice! I wonder if lima beans will work for the bean recipe. I'm oil-free plant-based and I really miss a good tastin' pesto!

[@LetsEatPlants]

I believe they would! I’m not as familiar with lima beans, but the only reason they wouldn’t work is because of flavor (we want a mild bean that is easily covered with the other flavors) or texture (if it’s hard to break down or too starchy). So if they are a pretty mild tasting bean and would blend/ break down easily.. then definitely go for it! I’ve used other kinds of white beans here as well. 😊😊

[@MJ-em_jay]

Wow, I assumed anything with more fat would win out over something with less. But surprises happen! 🤷‍♂️

[@LetsEatPlants]

I was surprised as well!! But I did really like the bean one. Similar to the chickpea cheese sauce, it’s just so crazy how much the bean taste disappears! 😃

[@christine1962ful]

Did you come to this conclusion because you try them both?

[@crinasasaran5345]

Could I use kale or spinach in place of basil?

[@LetsEatPlants]

You could, but it wouldn't really taste much like pesto because basil is the key ingredient in pesto. So instead you would have a kale or spinach sauce. 😄 You could always do half basil and half spinach or kale if you want to reduce the amount of basil used, but I would try to use at least a bit of basil for the flavor. According to this website, there are a few substitutions you could try: foodsguy.com/substitute-basil-pesto/ Hope this helps! 😊

[@mgtv5482]

Am I correct in assuming the cannelini beans are cooked?

[@LetsEatPlants]

Yes! Definitely cooked first. 😊😊

[@loveself3763]

Very good recipe. Had this over Red Penne Lentil noodles. I made the bean recipe instead of the avocado 🥑😋

[@LetsEatPlants]

Sounds lovely!! 💕🌱🌱

[@christine1962ful]

How was the texture?

[@OutdoorKitchenMatisKochkanal]

Great job, your pesto look great. I leave a *BIIIIG LIKE* there. Many greetings from me to you, go on :-)

[@LetsEatPlants]

Aw thank you so much!! Really appreciate your support and your kinds words. 😊😊

[@ninabina5023]

Thanks. I'm curious why do u think that the beans are more healthier? I wouldn't personally agree.

[@LetsEatPlants]

Good question! I think beans are generally considered “healthier” than avocados. Not that avocados aren’t healthy, just that beans are a healthier option (low fat, high fiber, etc.). 😁 I do agree with you that some may prefer the health benefits of avocados more than beans though, so it’s up to personal preference!

[@panes840]

​@@LetsEatPlants avocados are healthy but they are loaded with fat and thus a high density calorific food. Eat like that ALOT and the weight will pile on. Beans on the other hand are even more nutritious and will also boost he immune system. Hope that helps. White beans are good sources of iron too.

[@panes840]

avocados are healthy but they are loaded with fat and thus a high density calorific food. Eat like that ALOT and the weight will pile on. Beans on the other hand are even more nutritious and will also boost he immune system. Hope that helps. White beans are good sources of iron too.

[@LetsEatPlants]

@@panes840 Well said! Thank you for adding this. 🤗🌱🌱

[@panes840]

@@LetsEatPlants when people start to eliminate inflammatory oil, I flammability goes down and actually we start to appreciate not having it and our taste buds change. It takes a few weeks to adjust but its the same as giving up sugar in your tea. You get to appoint whereby having any sugar in tea is too sweet. Same process same principle. It's only culture that dictates using oil and of course big companies marketing strategies!!

[@tabithamoriconi4478]

how long do you think the bean based would last in the fridge?

[@LetsEatPlants]

Probably around 5-7 days! 😊😊

[@ruthavelenda8568]

Can you use pumpkin seeds

[@LetsEatPlants]

I haven’t tried that swap yet, but I think it would ok! The flavor might be a bit different, but other than that it should be ok. 😃

[@WanderingNature]

Awesome

[@LetsEatPlants]

Thanks!

[@christine1962ful]

While I appreciate the bean substitute recipes, it's the texture for me that I'm not keen on (a little powdery?), but can tolerate? The avocado has fat so a better texture, but more cals when I'm trying to drop weight.

[@LetsEatPlants]

Yep I know what you mean! I try to cook my beans a bit longer and certain beans are creamier than others, so you may like it more if you switch the bean kind. Or you can always sub with less bean and add in another fat source, like cashews, which will give creaminess without adding many cals as solely using cashews. 😊

[@christine1962ful]

@@LetsEatPlants I used white canelleni beans? Will try your suggestion! Thanks for replying and understanding my points!

[@LetsEatPlants]

@@christine1962ful Yes they can be a bit grainy! Sometimes I’ll cook them longer (if cooking from scratch) and that will help a bit with the graininess, but you still may notice some. And you’re very welcome! ☺️

[@Annka.]

Extra virgin olive oil is very healthy, not sure why would you not want to eat it.

[@LetsEatPlants]

There’s a lot of research from leading plant based doctors about the negative health effects of oil. You can definitely check it out if you’re interested! Check out Dr. Esselstyn, Dr. McDougall, Dr. Greger, etc. 😊

[@NoPrivateProperty]

why so stingy with the garlic? I would use like 10 cloves

[@LetsEatPlants]

😂😂😂 yea I’m generally not one of those people who throws in 27 extra cloves of garlic... but I do love garlic so maybe I should be? 🤔🤔😅

[@NoPrivateProperty]

@@LetsEatPlants cooking is an art. always experiment

[@LetsEatPlants]

🤗🤗 well said!

[@mcsmoothie7052]

I totally get the oil free part. I’m a big fan of Dr. Gregor and Dr. Esselstyn. But why nut free? Nuts are every bit as healthy as avocado, and are such a key ingredient in pesto. Nuts really seem to be what is missing here.

[@LetsEatPlants]

Great question! I had some requests to make pesto that is nut free due to allergies. You can definitely add nuts if you prefer (I often do). 😊😊

[@justcarineinparis]

Nuts are high in fat and not recommended if you either want to lose weight or watch your heart. Apart from that (and allergies), yes, they are fine, in a very small amount.

[@fadimealmacik4087]

Why do u not use oil ?

[@LetsEatPlants]

Great question! Mainly because it is so calorie dense (meaning there are many calories for a very small quantity of oil) but also there have been studies showing that it is not that healthy for us in general. I still do use very small amounts of it these days, but I have greatly reduced my overall consumption. Dr. Greger has lots of great info about it (nutritionfacts.org/2017/10/17/what-about-extra-virgin-olive-oil/) as I'm sure a lot of the other plant based doctors do as well!

[@Annka.]

​@@LetsEatPlants oil is not healthy for us in general? Tell that to the italians who use extra virgin olive oil daily and live untill they are 100.

[@metamud8686]

To be honest it looks more like a green glaze or basting than pesto. However you do show a picture of the original recipe which does look like pesto, so I'm thinking maybe you just Ninja'd it way too long. It's not supposed to look like cornstarched-soup-spread.

[@LetsEatPlants]

😂😂 Good point! That ninja is strong. Probably would have been better off with a food processor! I do also like the well-pureed version, but maybe that's just me. 😜

[@metamud8686]

@@LetsEatPlants sure and it won't affect the taste. It just gets further and further away from the concept of "pesto" :-) Still delicious though! :-D

[@LetsEatPlants]

@@metamud8686 Well said! 😊😊

[@insightandintuition276]

No ingredients on front screen I do not watch

[@LetsEatPlants]

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