Description
Nothing shouts summer more than pesto! Bright and flavorful, this healthy Oil Free Vegan Pesto is so easy to make, delicious, and versatile.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups (packed) fresh basil (2 oz.)
- ¼ cup pine nuts *
- ¼ cup blanched almond slivers *
- 2 Tablespoons + 1 teaspoon water (+/-)
- 2 Tablespoons + 1 teaspoon lemon juice (+/-)
- 2 Tablespoons nutritional yeast
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- Pinch to ½ teaspoon sea salt (+/-) *
Instructions
- Place the all the Base Ingredients into a high-speed blender, blend on high until somewhat smooth and emulsified, about 1 to 2 minutes. You may need to use the tamper tool at first to get everything moving. Scrape down the sides about halfway.
- Taste test the pesto, adjust the flavors as needed.
- If you want a thinner sauce, add more water or lemon juice. Just a little at at time until your reach your desired consistency. If using sauce for pasta, you may wish to use a little pasta water to thin the sauce.
Serving Ideas:
- Serve over pasta, as a pizza sauce, in a salad, mixed with cooked rice/cooked grains/roasted veggies, over a baked potato, as an appetizer/dip, and so much more!
Notes
*Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.
*Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.
*Servings: Makes 2/3 cup