Vegan Pesto Recipe

Name: Vegan Pesto Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 Dip
Ingredients: 0 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed; 0 1/2 cup pine nuts or walnuts; 0 3 cloves garlic, peeled; 0 1/4 cup nutritional yeast; 0 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 0 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 0 Salt and pepper to taste

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Vegan Pesto Recipe

This vibrant homemade vegan pesto is bursting with flavor! Made with fresh basil, toasted nuts, garlic, nutritional yeast, olive oil, and lemon juice, it's a versatile sauce that's quick and easy to prepare. Toast the nuts, blend with basil, garlic, and nutritional yeast, then gradually add olive oil and lemon juice until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, and it's ready to use as a pasta sauce, sandwich spread, or veggie dip. Store in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for longer freshness. Enjoy the delicious taste of this homemade vegan pesto!

Servings: 4 Dip

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Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

Instructions

Ingredients

2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
1/2 cup pine nuts or walnuts
3 cloves garlic, peeled
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Wash the fresh basil leaves thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel. Peel the garlic cloves.
In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pine nuts or walnuts until they are lightly golden and fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning. This should take about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and let them cool slightly.
In a food processor or blender, combine the toasted nuts, basil leaves, peeled garlic cloves, and nutritional yeast.Pulse a few times to combine the ingredients. Scrape down the sides of the processor or blender with a spatula if necessary.
With the food processor or blender running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil and fresh lemon juice.Continue blending until the ingredients are well combined and the pesto reaches your desired consistency. If it's too thick, you can add a little more olive oil.
Taste the pesto and season with salt and pepper according to your preference. You can also adjust the consistency by adding more olive oil if needed.
Transfer the vegan pesto to a clean jar or airtight container.You can use it immediately as a sauce for pasta, spread on sandwiches, or as a dip for vegetables. Alternatively, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze it for longer storage.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 250
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25g		38%
Saturated Fat 3.5g		17%
Trans Fat 0g
Sodium 150mg		6%
Total Carbohydrate 3g		1%
Dietary Fiber 1g		4%
Sugars 0g
Protein 3g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

Notes

This homemade vegan pesto is a versatile and flavorful sauce that adds a fresh and vibrant touch to many dishes. It can be customized according to personal taste preferences by adjusting the amount of garlic, lemon juice, or nutritional yeast. Additionally, leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week or frozen for longer storage. Enjoy the delicious taste of this homemade vegan pesto in your favorite dishes!

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