MY VERY FAVORITE VEGAN BASIL PESTO RECIPE

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Think pesto needs parmesan in order to have flavor? Think again! This versatile, vibrant pesto proves the point.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups loosely packed fresh basil
2/3 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
4 medium cloves garlic (roughly minced)
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt + more to taste
1/2 - 3/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Place basil, pine nuts, nutritional yeast, garlic, lemon juice, thyme (if using), salt, and 1/2 cup olive oil in your high-speed blender (I use and recommend a Vitamix). Blend until a bit of a paste forms, drizzling in more olive oil as necessary until your pesto reaches the consistency you like. Taste and add additional salt if desired.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to several months.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 tablespoons, Calories 144 kcal, Sodium 48 mg, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Carbohydrate 3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g

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