Dairy-Free Homemade Kale Pesto

Brighten your meals with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Dairy-Free Homemade Kale Pesto! Perfect for those seeking a healthier, plant-based twist on a classic, this kale pesto swaps traditional Parmesan for nutty nutritional yeast, delivering a rich, cheesy flavor without the dairy. Fresh kale and basil leaves blend harmoniously with zesty lemon juice, garlic, and earthy pine nuts, while extra virgin olive oil gives it a luscious texture. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile pesto is ideal for tossing with pasta, spreading on sandwiches, or drizzling over roasted vegetables. Elevate your dishes with this wholesome, dairy-free recipe that's bursting with flavor and packed with antioxidants.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups Fresh kale leaves
• 1 cup Basil leaves
• 0.5 cup Pine nuts
• 0.25 cup Nutritional yeast
• 2 large Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

Wash the kale and basil leaves thoroughly, and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.

Step 2

In a food processor, combine the kale and basil leaves, pine nuts, nutritional yeast, and garlic cloves. Pulse a few times until the mixture is finely chopped.

Step 3

Add the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the mixture in the food processor.

Step 4

With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Blend until the pesto reaches your desired consistency. If you prefer a smoother pesto, blend longer.

Step 5

If the pesto is too thick, add the water one tablespoon at a time and blend until the desired consistency is achieved.

Step 6

Taste the pesto and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if necessary.

Step 7

Transfer the pesto to a clean jar or airtight container, and refrigerate until ready to use. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(542.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1591.5

Total Fat 160.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 23.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1304.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 41.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.7g	0%
Total Sugars 5.2g
Protein 24.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 453.7mg	0%
Iron 9.2mg	0%
Potassium 1917.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 84.6%

Protein: 5.7%

Carbs: 9.6%