Perfect Pesto Raw Food
Elevate your raw food game with this vibrant and flavorful Perfect Pesto Raw Food recipe! Bursting with fresh basil, raw pine nuts, and a zesty kick of freshly squeezed lemon juice, this vegan, dairy-free pesto is a nutrient-packed classic with a creative twist—thanks to the addition of nutritional yeast for a cheesy, umami-rich finish. Prepared in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, it's perfect for those seeking a healthy, quick, and versatile sauce. Simply blend everything to creamy perfection and adjust to your desired consistency. Ideal as a topping for zucchini noodles, a dip for veggies, or a spread for sandwiches, this delicious raw pesto will quickly become a staple in your kitchen. Make it once, and you’ll be hooked on its fresh, bright, and tangy flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cups Raw pine nuts
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Filtered water (if needed)
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the fresh basil leaves to ensure they are clean and free of any dirt or debris.
In a high-powered blender or food processor, combine the basil leaves, raw pine nuts, garlic cloves, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, sea salt, and black pepper.
Pulse the ingredients a few times to begin breaking them down. Then, slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuing to blend until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the blender or food processor as needed to ensure even blending.
If the pesto is too thick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of filtered water and blend again to achieve your desired consistency.
Taste the pesto and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding a pinch of salt or an extra dash of lemon juice to suit your preference.
Serve immediately or store the pesto in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To preserve the vibrant green color, press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the pesto before sealing the container.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1048 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.9 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.5 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1181 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.0 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.3 g | ||
| Protein | 20.6 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 71 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 912 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.
