Easy Vegan Pesto (5 Minutes)
Enjoy a quick and delicious Easy Vegan Pesto in just 5 minutes! This dairy-free sauce is cheesy, flavorful, and made with only 7 simple ingredients. Perfect for Italian dishes and more!
Servings: 12 tablespoons
Calories: 108kcal
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts or walnuts
- 2 cloves garlic peeled
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups fresh basil packed and large stems removed
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice optional
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the nutritional yeast, pine nuts, garlic, and salt. Process the mixture until the ingredients are finely ground and resemble a coarse flour texture.
- Add the basil, olive oil, and lemon juice and process until smooth and well combined.
Notes
- Fresh Ingredients. Use the freshest basil leaves available for the most vibrant and aromatic pesto. Avoid wilted or discolored leaves.
- Proper Blending. When blending the ingredients, start with pulsing the mixture instead of blending continuously. This helps achieve a more textured and balanced pesto.
- Adjust Consistency. If your pesto is too thick, gradually add small amounts of oil until you reach the desired consistency. If it's too thin, add more basil or nuts to thicken it.
- Taste and Adjust. Regularly taste your pesto as you go and adjust the seasonings to suit your preferences. Add more salt, lemon juice, or nutritional yeast as needed.
- Storage and Preservation. To prevent discoloration, store your pesto in an airtight container with a layer of olive oil on top.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 212IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.5mg