Vegan Homemade Kale Pesto
Transform your pasta night, sandwiches, or veggie platters with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Vegan Homemade Kale Pesto! Made in just 15 minutes, this dairy-free pesto combines tender kale leaves, fragrant basil, and creamy raw cashews for a plant-based twist on the classic sauce. Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor, while fresh lemon juice and garlic lend a bright and zesty kick. The smooth, rich texture is achieved with a drizzle of olive oil and a splash of water, making it perfect for spreading, dipping, or tossing. This versatile recipe is not only quick and simple but also loaded with vitamins and healthy fats—a deliciously wholesome choice for vegans and pesto lovers alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Kale leaves
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cup Raw cashews
- 0.25 cup Nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 0.5 cup Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Wash the kale leaves thoroughly and remove the tough stems. Roughly chop the leaves.
Place the kale leaves and basil in a food processor fitted with a blade attachment.
Add the raw cashews, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and garlic cloves to the processor.
Pulse the mixture several times to break down the ingredients.
With the processor running on low speed, gradually pour in the olive oil, stopping and scraping down the sides as needed.
Add salt, black pepper, and water to the mixture. Process until smooth and creamy.
Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired.
Transfer the pesto to an airtight container. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1427 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 138.0 g | 177% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.0 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1245 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.1 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.2 g | ||
| Protein | 19.8 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 265 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1239 mg | 26% | |
*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.
