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Vegan Basil Pesto

Homemade vegan basil pesto is so easy! Learn how to make this vegan pesto recipe at home in only 10 minutes and a handful of ingredients!
Author : Aline Cueni
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Prep Time :5 minutes
Cook Time :5 minutes
Total Time :10 minutes
Servings : 4
Calories : 150kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 2 tbsp (20 g) pine nuts roasted
  • ¼ cup (50 ml) olive oil
  • 1 cup (20 g) fresh basil
  • 1 clove garlic peeled and minced
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Start by roasting the pine nuts for a few minutes in a skillet until golden brown.
  • Wash and shake dry the basil.
  • Add all ingredients into a food processor or blender and pulse until the pesto has your desired consistency.
  • Serve it with pasta or bread.

Notes

  • Shelf life: f you store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator, it stays fresh for 1-2 weeks. To keep the pesto fresh as long as possible, cover it with olive oil after each use.
  • Optional: Add vegan Parmesan or nutritional yeast.
  • Use almonds or cashew nuts instead of pine nuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Sodium: 146mg