Vegan Classic Basil Pesto Sauce
Elevate your plant-based meals with this Vegan Classic Basil Pesto Sauce—a vibrant, dairy-free twist on the Italian favorite. Crafted with fresh basil leaves, velvety pine nuts, and the deliciously cheesy undertones of nutritional yeast, this pesto captures all the bold flavors you love without relying on Parmesan. A splash of lemon juice adds zesty brightness, while garlic and olive oil lend richness to every creamy spoonful. Whipped up in only 10 minutes, this versatile sauce is perfect for drizzling over pasta, spreading on sandwiches, or even using as a dip for crusty bread. Plus, it’s quick, easy to make, and ideal for meal prep, as it stores beautifully in the fridge or freezer. Dive into this vegan delight and transform simple recipes into gourmet bites!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 cup Pine nuts
- 0.25 cup Nutritional yeast
- 2 large Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 cup Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Place the basil leaves, pine nuts, nutritional yeast, and garlic cloves in a food processor.
Add the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Pulse the ingredients together a few times until they are roughly chopped.
While the food processor is running, slowly drizzle the olive oil into the mixture. Continue to blend until the pesto reaches your desired consistency, stopping to scrape down the sides with a spatula if needed.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if necessary.
Transfer the pesto to a jar or airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to one week, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1290 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 135.4 g | 174% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.0 g | 95% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1190 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.7 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.0 g | ||
| Protein | 9.3 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 82 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 497 mg | 11% | |
*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.
