Vegan Pesto Delight

About this recipe

Experience a fresh twist on a classic with our Vegan Pesto Delight. Bright basil leaves, creamy pine nuts, and savory nutritional yeast blend harmoniously, creating a pesto that captures the essence of summer. Perfect for pastas, sandwiches, or as a delightful dip, this pesto is both versatile and effortlessly healthy.

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

1. 1

   Toast the pine nuts in a skillet over medium heat until golden.

2. 2

   In a food processor, combine basil leaves, toasted pine nuts, and garlic. Pulse until coarsely chopped.

3. 3

   Add nutritional yeast and salt to the mixture. Process again until combined.

4. 4

   Stream in olive oil while processing until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

5. 5

   Add lemon juice and black pepper; adjust seasoning to taste.

6. 6

   Transfer to a jar and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.