Rice Free Pesto-Walnut Turmeric Tahini Bites
These no-bake bites are packed with bold, layered flavor — earthy tahini, bright basil, warm turmeric, and a handful of walnuts that bring just the right amount of richness and crunch. The food processor does most of the heavy lifting, blending everything into a rough, fragrant pesto-style base before the rolled oats get folded in to hold it all together. Rolled oats stand in as the hearty backbone here, making this a genuinely satisfying snack without a grain of rice in sight — perfect for anyone navigating a rice-free lifestyle who still wants something substantial. A squeeze of lemon and a pinch of black pepper (which helps activate the turmeric) round out the flavor in a way that feels intentional and almost gourmet. Once chilled, they firm up beautifully and keep in the fridge for up to a week, so you can batch-make them on a Sunday and snack smart all week long. Toss in the hemp seeds if you have them — they add a subtle nuttiness and a little extra protein without changing the texture at all.
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12 servings
For the bites
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup raw walnuts
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, packed
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup tahini
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp hemp seeds (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the walnuts and basil to a food processor and pulse 8–10 times until the walnuts are coarsely chopped and the basil is broken down into small flecks — the mixture should look like a rough, chunky pesto, not a smooth paste.
- 2
Add the tahini, olive oil, honey, lemon juice, turmeric, black pepper, and salt to the food processor. Pulse 5–6 more times until the mixture just comes together into a cohesive, slightly sticky mass.
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