Dairy-Free Classic Green Pesto
Elevate your culinary creations with this Dairy-Free Classic Green Pesto—an irresistible twist on the beloved Italian sauce, crafted for plant-based and dairy-free lifestyles. Packed with fresh basil, creamy pine nuts, and the umami of nutritional yeast, this vibrant recipe delivers all the bold, herby flavor you love without the cheese. A splash of zesty lemon juice adds brightness, while extra virgin olive oil lends a luxurious texture. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile pesto is perfect for dressing pasta, drizzling over roasted veggies, or spreading onto crusty bread. Quick, simple, and bursting with wholesome ingredients, it’s a must-have addition to your kitchen repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cup Pine nuts
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Place the fresh basil leaves in a food processor.
Add the pine nuts and garlic cloves to the processor.
Pulse the mixture a few times to roughly chop the ingredients.
Add the nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Turn the processor on and slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil while the machine is running, blending until the pesto reaches a smooth consistency.
Stop the processor and scrape down the sides with a spatula as needed to ensure all ingredients are well combined.
Taste the pesto and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as preferred.
Transfer the pesto to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to one week. Enjoy with your favorite dishes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1504 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 158.5 g | 203% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.3 g | 97% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1198 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.6 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.2 g | ||
| Protein | 20.1 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 76 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 893 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
