Dairy-Free Tomato with Pesto
Brighten your table with this zesty and vibrant Dairy-Free Tomato with Pesto recipe. Perfect for vegans or those avoiding dairy, this dish features ripe, juicy tomatoes topped with a silky homemade basil pesto made with fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, nutritional yeast, and a touch of lemon juice for zing. Quick and effortless, this no-cook recipe takes just 15 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal appetizer or side dish for any occasion. Serve these pesto-topped tomato slices as a refreshing summer treat or a crowd-pleasing addition to your meal. Packed with bold flavors, plant-based goodness, and a hint of nutty richness, this recipe is sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Tomatoes (medium-sized, ripe)
- 2 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup Pine nuts
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the tomatoes. Slice each tomato into thick rounds, approximately 1/2 inch thick. Arrange the slices on a serving platter.
In a food processor, combine the fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, peeled garlic cloves, nutritional yeast, salt, and black pepper.
Pulse the ingredients a few times until coarsely blended.
With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil and lemon juice. Blend until the pesto reaches a smooth, spreadable consistency.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice, if needed.
Spoon approximately 1-2 teaspoons of pesto onto each tomato slice and gently spread it across the surface.
Optional: Garnish with a few small basil leaves or a sprinkle of pine nuts for presentation.
Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2046 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 205.5 g | 263% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.6 g | 113% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 46.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1223 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.6 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.7 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.4 g | ||
| Protein | 33.7 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 135 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 11.4 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 2464 mg | 52% | |
*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.
