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Creamy Vegan Basil Pesto
Discover the rich and delicious flavor of our Creamy Vegan Basil Pesto! Made with just 8 ingredients and a blender, this dairy-free pesto brings together basil, cashews, and a touch of lemon for a delightful homemade spread.
4
35 min
TOTAL TIME
188
CALORIES
$1.09
PER SERVING
Ingredients
Directions
6 STEPS
35 min
PREP TIME
35 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Soak the cashews in warm water for 30 minutes to soften them. Drain and set aside.
2
In a blender, combine the soaked cashews, minced garlic, pine nuts, and nutritional yeast. Blend for 1 minute to break up the harder ingredients first.
3
Add the olive oil and lemon juice to the blender, and blend until a smooth mixture is formed.
4
Add the basil and salt, then blend until a thick paste forms.
5
Gradually add 3-5 tablespoons of water, blending until you reach your desired consistency. For a thicker sauce, use less water, and for a thinner sauce, use more.
6
Season with black pepper to taste, and blend once more until fully combined and smooth.
Health Info
Macros
6g
CARBS
17g
FAT
4g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
VEGETARIAN
PALEO
WHOLE 30
MEDITERRANEAN
VEGAN
Contains these allergens
TREE NUTS
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