Recipe by Simple Vegan Blog

A bright, fragrant sauce that brings fresh basil magic to any dish

This vegan pesto sauce is pure green goodness. Fresh basil, nutty pine nuts, a touch of garlic and nutritional yeast blend together into a silky, aromatic sauce that instantly makes any meal feel vibrant and delicious. It is rich, herb packed and full of that classic pesto flavor without relying on cheese.

Best of all, it comes together in just minutes. A quick blend and you have a versatile, flavorful sauce that works beautifully on pasta, sandwiches, salads, roasted veggies or warm crusty bread. It is the kind of staple you will want to keep in your fridge all week long.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Fresh and fragrant. Basil makes this pesto taste bright and lively.
• Perfectly creamy. Pine nuts and olive oil give it a silky texture.
• Fast and easy. Blend everything and you are done.
• Incredibly versatile. Delicious with pasta, potatoes, grain bowls, veggies and more.

Pesto Sauce

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• Author: Simple Vegan Blog
• Total Time: 5 minutes
• Yield: About 1 cup 1x
• Diet: Vegan

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A bright, fragrant sauce that brings fresh basil magic to any dish

This vegan pesto sauce is pure green goodness. Fresh basil, nutty pine nuts, a touch of garlic and nutritional yeast blend together into a silky, aromatic sauce that instantly makes any meal feel vibrant and delicious. It is rich, herb packed and full of that classic pesto flavor without relying on cheese.

Best of all, it comes together in just minutes. A quick blend and you have a versatile, flavorful sauce that works beautifully on pasta, sandwiches, salads, roasted veggies or warm crusty bread. It is the kind of staple you will want to keep in your fridge all week long.

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Ingredients

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• 1 cup fresh basil leaves (about 0.7 oz or 20 g), large stems removed
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (4 tbsp)
• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 2 tbsp pine nuts (raw or toasted)
• 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
• 1 clove of garlic
• Dash of salt
• Dash of ground black pepper

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Instructions

1. Add all the ingredients to a bowl and blend with an immersion blender until smooth.
2. You can also use a food processor (or even a regular blender) instead, but I prefer to use an immersion blender because it’s easier to clean.

3. Serve immediately or keep it in an airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days.

Notes

Pesto is delicious on bread, or with pasta, rice, potatoes, etc.

Toss this pesto with warm pasta, drizzle it over roasted vegetables, spread it on sandwiches or swirl it into soups.

It also makes a delightful topping for baked potatoes or fresh crusty bread.

Nutrition info is approximate.

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: –
• Category: Sauces & Dressings
• Method: Blender or Food Processor
• Cuisine: Italian Inspired, Vegan

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 2 tbsp
• Calories: 95kcal
• Sugar: 0g
• Sodium: 30mg
• Fat: 9g
• Saturated Fat: 1.3g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7.7g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 2g
• Fiber: 1g
• Protein: 1g
• Cholesterol: 0mg