Soy-Free Spinach Pesto
Bright, zesty, and packed with wholesome goodness, this Soy-Free Spinach Pesto is a vibrant take on a classic favorite—perfect for those looking for a dairy-free, vegan-friendly option. Featuring fresh spinach and fragrant basil leaves blended with creamy raw cashews, nutritional yeast for a cheesy depth, and a hint of fresh lemon juice, this pesto delivers both flavor and nutrition. Quick and easy to make in just 10 minutes, it's a versatile condiment that can transform pastas, sandwiches, or roasted veggies into gourmet dishes. With no soy and a perfectly creamy texture, this spinach pesto is a healthy, allergy-friendly delight that stays fresh for up to five days. Perfect for meal prepping or impressing guests, it’s a must-try recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cup Raw cashews
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Water (optional, to adjust texture)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the spinach and basil leaves thoroughly under cool water and pat them dry using a clean towel or salad spinner.
Add the raw cashews to a high-speed blender or food processor. Pulse a few times until they are broken down into a coarse meal.
Add the spinach, basil, garlic cloves, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to the blender or food processor with the cashews.
Blend the mixture on high, scraping down the sides as needed, until smooth. You can add water one tablespoon at a time to adjust the consistency if the pesto is too thick.
Taste the pesto and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice, as desired.
Use immediately over pasta, as a spread, or refrigerate in an airtight container. The pesto will keep for up to 5 days in the fridge.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
911 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.0 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.1 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1236 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.9 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.3 g | ||
| Protein | 21.8 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1023 mg | 22% | |
*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.
