Vegan Basil Pesto
Easy and flavorful vegan basil pesto made with fresh basil, nutritional yeast, and nuts. Perfect for pasta, sandwiches, and more! Oil-free option included. 🌱
Equipment
- food processor
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves packed
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- â…“ cup pine nuts (or walnuts, cashews, or sunflower seeds)
- 2-3 cloves garlic
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- â…“ cup extra virgin olive oil (or water for an oil-free version)
Instructions
- Add the basil, nutritional yeast, nuts, garlic, salt, and pepper to a food processor.
- Pulse a few times until everything is roughly chopped.
- Add the lemon juice and, while the processor is running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil (or water) until smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.