Pesto Sauce Without Nuts: Easy Vegan Twist for Flavor Lovers
Discover a delightful pesto sauce recipe that is both nut-free and vegan, perfect for flavor lovers who want to enjoy a fresh twist on a classic!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blend
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the basil, garlic, nutritional yeast, salt, and black pepper.
- Pulse until finely chopped.
- With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until emulsified.
- Add lemon juice and pulse to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Serve immediately or store for later use.
Notes
- This pesto can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- To freeze, spoon the pesto into ice cube trays, freeze, and transfer to a bag for future use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
Keywords: Pesto Sauce, Nut-Free, Vegan, Recipe