How to Make Awesome Vegan Pesto - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and flavorful spin on a classic pesto sauce? Look no further than this recipe for Awesome Vegan Pesto! Whether you’re a vegan looking for a tasty sauce to add to your pasta dishes, or a non-vegan simply looking for a new and exciting twist on a beloved Italian staple, this recipe is sure to impress. Made with simple and fresh ingredients, this pesto is not only vegan, but also incredibly easy to whip up in just a few minutes.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 6 tablespoons pine nuts
  • ¼ cup nutritional yeast
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 3 slices sun-dried tomatoes
  • ¾ teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 pinches paprika, or to taste
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 cup

  • Combine basil, pine nuts, nutritional yeast, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, salt, pepper, and paprika in a food processor. Blend, gradually pouring in olive oil, until liquefied.
  • Nutrition

    148 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 171mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 34mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 197mg