Name: Easy Vegan Pesto (5 minutes!)
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 3-4 Tbsp (9-12 g) nutritional yeast; 3 Tbsp (25 g) pine nuts or walnuts (if nut-free, try sunflower seeds!); 3-6 Tbsp (45 - 70 ml) water (plus more as needed); 1/4 tsp sea salt, plus more to taste; 2 cups packed (144 g) fresh basil (large stems removed); 3 large cloves garlic, peeled; 2 Tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice; 2-3 Tbsp (30-45 ml) extra virgin olive oil*

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The easiest vegan pesto in 5 minutes! Cheesy and flavorful despite being dairy-free, plus an option for lower oil/fat. It's the perfect plant-based spread for Italian dishes and more!

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Gluten Free

Lactose Free

Vegetarian

Paleo

Whole 30

Mediterranean

Vegan

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nutritional yeast

Nuts Seeds & Mixes

pine nuts

Water

milliliter

water

sea salt

Fresh Vegetables

fresh basil

garlic

Juice

lemon juice

Oils

extra virgin olive oil

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Lutein+zeaxanthin

Beta-carotene

Dietary Folate Equivalents

Vitamin B6

Pantothenic acid (B5)

Niacin (B3)

Riboflavin (B2)

Thiamin (B1)

Selenium

Manganese

Copper

Beta-cryptoxanthin

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