Most Enjoyable Vegan Pesto Recipe
The creamy and rich nature of this vegan pesto is why you need it in your kitchen. Even without any cheese in the ingredient list. it’s still creamy. The fresh basil gives it that classic, vibrant green color and unmistakable pesto aroma, while garlic and lemon juice brighten everything up with a little punch. There are many reasons to love this vegan pesto and you’ll find out.
The result of this pesto recipe has a very wide range of uses and that makes it a nice sauce to have around. You can spread it on sandwiches, add it to your pasta, or spoon it over roasted veggies. The rich flavors in it instantly makes any meal taste like something you’d order at a cute cafe.
It only takes about 10 minutes from start to finish, and there’s no cooking involved. Just toss everything into your blender, press a button, and you’ve got a homemade vegan pesto sauce that’s full of bold, fresh flavor. Let’s see the process in the vegan pesto recipe below.

Most Enjoyable Vegan Pesto Recipe
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Wash and dry the basil leaves thoroughly. Peel the garlic cloves.
- In a food processor or blender, combine the basil, cashews, garlic, nutritional yeast, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Pulse until coarsely chopped.
- With the machine running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is well combined and creamy.
- Add water, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency — thicker for spreading, thinner for drizzling.
- Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
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