Vegan Tomato with Pesto
Brighten up your plate with this vibrant and refreshing Vegan Tomato with Pesto recipe! Juicy, ripe tomatoes are paired with a creamy, dairy-free pesto made from fresh basil, raw cashews, garlic, nutritional yeast, and a hint of zesty lemon juice for a delightful burst of flavor. This no-cook recipe is quick and easy, taking just 20 minutes to prepare, making it a perfect appetizer or a wholesome side dish. The homemade vegan pesto is smooth, customizable, and packed with plant-based goodness. Garnish with fresh basil for an irresistibly fresh finish, and enjoy a healthy, light dish that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfect for summer gatherings, vegan diets, or anyone craving a flavor-packed treat, this simple yet elegant dish will have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Large ripe tomatoes
- 2 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cups Raw cashews
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 cups Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Water (as needed)
Instructions
Wash the tomatoes thoroughly and slice them into 1/2-inch-thick rounds. Set aside.
In a food processor, combine the fresh basil leaves, raw cashews, garlic, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Pulse the ingredients a few times until they are coarsely combined.
Slowly stream in the olive oil and continue blending until the mixture is smooth. If the consistency is too thick, add water 1 tablespoon at a time until you reach the desired pesto texture.
Taste the pesto and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lemon juice, if needed.
Arrange the tomato slices on a serving plate, overlapping slightly if desired.
Generously spoon the vegan pesto over the tomato slices or serve it on the side as a dipping sauce.
Garnish the plate with fresh basil leaves for presentation, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy as a light appetizer or a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
995 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.6 g | 106% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.8 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1234 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.8 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.3 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.0 g | ||
| Protein | 24.6 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 158 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2488 mg | 53% | |
*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.
