Vegemite Pesto
Elevate your pesto game with this unique and flavorful Vegemite Pesto recipe! Combining the earthy richness of toasted pine nuts, fresh basil, and baby spinach with the umami-packed punch of Vegemite, this quick and easy pesto offers a delicious twist on the classic. Blended to creamy perfection with Parmesan cheese, garlic, zesty lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil, it’s a bold and versatile condiment that pairs beautifully with pasta, sandwiches, or as a savory dip. Ready in just 10 minutes and brimming with aromatic, gourmet flavors, this Australian-inspired pesto is sure to become your new favorite way to reimagine Vegemite. Great for meal prep and perfect for sharing, this pesto brings together tradition and creativity in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup Baby spinach
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cup Pine nuts
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves
- 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Vegemite
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
1. In a dry skillet over medium heat, lightly toast the pine nuts for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
2. Add the fresh basil leaves, baby spinach, toasted pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and garlic cloves to a food processor or blender.
3. Pulse the mixture several times until the ingredients break down into small, coarse pieces.
4. Add the Vegemite, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the food processor.
5. While the processor is running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil and water, blending until you achieve a smooth, creamy consistency. Pause to scrape down the sides as needed.
6. Taste the pesto and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding a pinch more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.
7. Transfer the Vegemite Pesto to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
8. Serve as a sauce for pasta, a spread for sandwiches, or a dip for veggies and crackers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1438 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 149.6 g | 192% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.6 g | 133% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 1546 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.4 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | ||
| Protein | 26.2 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 507 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 626 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.
