Vegan Cilantro Pesto
Brighten up your meals with this vibrant and easy-to-make Vegan Cilantro Pesto, a fresh twist on the classic basil pesto! Packed with the bold flavors of fresh cilantro, zesty lemon juice, nutty toasted walnuts, and the cheesy tang of nutritional yeast, this dairy-free pesto is a plant-based dream. Made in just 10 minutes using a food processor, it’s perfect for busy weeknights but elevated enough for special occasions. Drizzle it over pasta, swirl it into soups, or use it as a dip or spread to enhance your favorite dishes. With its creamy texture and versatile uses, this vegan cilantro pesto will quickly become a go-to recipe in your kitchen. *Keywords: vegan pesto, cilantro pesto recipe, dairy-free pesto, homemade pesto, easy vegan recipes, 10-minute recipes.*
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh cilantro
- 0.5 cup Walnuts
- 0.25 cup Nutritional yeast
- 2 large Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Start by roughly chopping the fresh cilantro and add it to a food processor. This will help ease the processing.
Add the toasted walnuts, nutritional yeast, peeled garlic cloves, and fresh lemon juice to the food processor with the cilantro.
Pulse the mixture a few times until the ingredients are roughly combined and start to breakdown.
With the processor running, gradually pour in the extra virgin olive oil through the feed tube. Continue to process until the mixture is well blended but still has some texture.
Stop the processor and scrape down the sides with a spatula. Add salt, freshly ground black pepper, and water. Process again until smooth.
Taste the pesto and adjust with more salt or pepper if needed. If the pesto is too thick, add additional water a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is achieved.
Transfer the vegan cilantro pesto to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use. It's best used within a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1402 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 151.4 g | 194% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.7 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 28.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1205 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.1 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.4 g | ||
| Protein | 13.2 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 109 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 591 mg | 13% | |
*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.
