How to Make Vegan Lemon Arugula Pesto - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you on the hunt for a delicious and refreshing vegan pesto recipe? Look no further than this mouthwatering Vegan Lemon Arugula Pesto! Pesto is a classic Italian sauce that is typically made with basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil. However, this vegan version of pesto swaps out the traditional ingredients for a bright and zesty combination of fresh arugula, lemon juice, and nutritional yeast. The result? A tangy and flavorful pesto that is perfect for tossing with pas...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups fresh arugula
  • ⅔ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup pine nuts
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 5 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Combine arugula, olive oil, pine nuts, nutritional yeast, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until smooth.
  • Nutrition

    258 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Sodium: 199mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 26mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 145mg