The Best Vegan Basil Pesto Recipe Is Delicious & Nutritious (6 Ingredients, 10 Minutes) Sauces/Condiments Vegan Farm to Table Recipe Low Sugar Recipes Pasta Italian Recipes Low Sodium Recipes Low Carb Recipes
About right now is when many of us are overwhelmed by our end-of-summer basil plants. It's time to harvest that last batch of warm-weather basil. Basil pesto is a popular way to use this fresh herb. Instead of making your traditional pesto recipe, why not try this vegan basil pesto recipe? You won't miss the Parmesan cheese in this rich, creamy vegan basil pesto recipe. Actually, you won't even believe the non-dairy pesto is vegan!
To make this easy pesto you will need just a handful of wholesome, simple ingredients. Here is your short shopping list: fresh basil, walnuts or pine nuts, olive oil, fresh garlic, nutritional yeast and lemons for juicing.
Nutritional yeast, which has many health benefits, is a dairy-free seasoning that has a rich umami flavor. The seasoning is used often by vegans to create a cheesy flavor in foods. Not only do you get the health benefits of nutritional yeast in this pesto, but the health benefits of basil, the health benefits of walnuts, the health benefits of garlic and the health benefits of olive oil.
Use this vegan pesto recipe on noodles or pasta, in pasta salads or dip your vegan breadsticks or fresh vegetables in it. The pesto also makes a tasty sandwich spread.
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil (packed)
- 1/3 cup walnuts or pine nuts
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Here's how to make it:
- Put all the ingredients into a blender. (Fresh is best when it comes to lemon juice, so squeeze your own if you can. In a pinch, you could use bottled lemon juice. For a spicy kick, stir in some crushed red pepper flakes.)
- Pulse until combined but still has some texture. Season with salt and pepper. Use the pesto immediately or refrigerate until ready to use. You can freeze the pesto for later in freezer containers or freezer bags.
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