Most Enjoyable Vegan Pesto Recipe

homemade vegan pesto recipe

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.

homemade vegan pesto recipe

Most Enjoyable Vegan Pesto Recipe

This vegan pesto sauce recipe is one of my favorite sauce recipes ever, the process is simple, quick with and amazing and rich product.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves packed
  • 1/2 cup raw cashews or walnuts, pine nuts, or almonds
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2-4 tablespoons water as needed for consistency

Equipment

  • Food processor Or high-speed blender
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Silicone spatula

Method
 

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

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcal
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

You May Also Like