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Vegan Basil Pesto (Pesto Verde)
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Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Course
Brunch, Dinner, Dip, Sauces
Cuisine
Italian
Servings
4
Ingredients
2
Cups
Fresh basil leaves
tightly packed
¼
Cup
Pine nuts
2
Garlic cloves
peeled
3-4
tbsp
Nutritional yeast
¼
Cup
Extra virgin olive oil
2
tbsp
Lemon juice
¼
tsp
Salt
½
tsp
Black pepper
freshly ground
Instructions
Place all the ingredients in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped, scraping down the sides as needed.
Continue pulsing until a thick paste forms—keep it chunky for texture or blend smoother if you prefer.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice.
Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge.
Enjoy!!