High Protein Classic Basil Pesto Sauce
Elevate your pasta dishes, sandwiches, and salads with this creamy, nutrient-packed High Protein Classic Basil Pesto Sauce! Infused with the vibrant flavors of fresh basil, rich walnuts, and tangy Parmesan cheese, this pesto gets a nutritional boost from the addition of protein-rich nutritional yeast. Perfectly balanced with hints of garlic, lemon juice, and a touch of black pepper, it’s blended to silky perfection with olive oil for a velvety consistency. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile, high-protein sauce is not only quick and easy to make but also customizable to your desired texture. Great for meal prep, it keeps beautifully in the fridge for up to a week, making it a go-to condiment for busy, health-conscious food lovers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cup Walnuts
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 2 large Garlic cloves
- 0.5 cup Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Start by washing the fresh basil leaves thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean towel.
In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, walnuts, and grated Parmesan cheese. Pulse until the mixture is coarsely ground.
Add the nutritional yeast, garlic cloves, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the food processor.
While the food processor is running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Process until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
If the pesto is too thick, add water one tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
Transfer the pesto into a jar or airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1636 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 163.4 g | 209% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.1 g | 146% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 38.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 1877 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.9 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | ||
| Protein | 33.3 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 576 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 664 mg | 14% | |
*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.
