How To Make Vegan Pesto
A delicious and vibrant pesto made without any animal products, perfect for vegans and non-vegans alike.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, and nutritional yeast.
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Pulse until the ingredients are well combined and starting to form a paste-like consistency.
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Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while the processor is running until the mixture becomes smooth.
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Add the lemon juice, salt, and pepper, and pulse a few more times to incorporate.
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Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed.
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Serve the vegan pesto with your favorite pasta, as a spread on toast, or as a delicious dip.
Nutrition
- Calories : 161kcal
- Total Fat : 15g
- Saturated Fat : 2g
- Sodium : 82mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 4g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Protein : 4g
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