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Pesto Recipe Vegan

A vibrant and flavorful vegan pesto made with fresh basil and toasted walnuts, perfect for pasta, sandwiches, and salads.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup walnuts toasted
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Equipment

  • Food processor or blender
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula
  • Storage container

Method
 

  1. Assemble all your ingredients on the counter.
  2. In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the walnuts for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
  3. In your food processor, combine the basil, toasted walnuts, garlic, and nutritional yeast.
  4. With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth.
  5. Stop the processor and taste your pesto. Add salt and lemon juice to taste.
  6. If the pesto is too thick, add a little water or more olive oil to reach desired consistency.
  7. Transfer the pesto to a storage container if not using immediately.

Notes

Use on pasta, sandwiches, as a dip, or drizzled over grilled vegetables.