Basil Vegan Pesto
There is nothing better than making that “secret sauce” you can literally put in any meal. Pasta, sandwiches, burgers, pizza, salad dressing, you name it, you can put on it. Today, we are making the best homemade vegan pesto in under 5-mins. This is definitely a crowd-pleaser recipe that you can keep in your back pocket for any time for any occasion.
Alternative ways to make this recipe:
If you are allergic to nuts, you can substitute this recipe with sunflowers or pumpkin seeds.
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Vegan Basil Pesto
Pesto is a classic Italian sauce often made from simple ingredients. The base is traditionally made with basil, pine nuts, parmesan and olive oil. But you can always customize the recipe with more ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes, changing the nuts for walnuts or almonds, adding some red chili flakes for spice. You can make your own version of this recipe, your kitchen, your rules.
How many servings does this make?
This makes about 1/4 cup of basil. If you enjoy growing herbs in the warmer seasons, you can make a batch straight from your garden. You will be surprised by how quickly this goes when you add it to every meal.
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INGREDIENTS FOR PESTO (VEGAN):
INGREDIENTS FOR PESTO (VEGAN):- Fresh Basil
- Garlic
- Pine Nuts, Walnuts, or Almonds
- Nutritional Yeast
- Vegan parmesan (optional)
- Olive Oil
- Salt
KITCHEN EQUIPMENT:
- 1 large handful of basil
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- ⅓ cup pine nuts, walnuts, or almonds
- ¼ cup Nutritional yeast
- ¼ cup vegan parmesan (optional)
- ½ cup olive oil
- salt to taste
- In a food processor blend basil, garlic, nuts of choice, nutritional yeast and vegan parmesan, if using.
- While the processor is blending, stream in olive oil slowly until the pesto is combined.
- Taste and season with salt.
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anna says:
so easy to make and super fresh!