Dairy-Free Tomato with Pesto
Brighten up your appetizer or side dish game with this irresistible Dairy-Free Tomato with Pesto recipe! Juicy, ripe tomato slices are topped with a vibrant, homemade pesto made entirely without dairy, starring fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, and a zesty hint of lemon. Nutritional yeast lends a velvety, cheesy flavor, while extra virgin olive oil creates a luxurious, spreadable consistency. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with wholesome ingredients, this recipe is perfect for vegans, those with dietary restrictions, or anyone craving a fresh and flavorful plant-based dish. Garnish with extra basil or pine nuts for an elegant presentation, and serve as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or refreshing summer side.
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces Tomatoes (medium-sized, ripe)
- 2 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup Pine nuts
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the tomatoes. Slice each tomato into thick rounds, approximately 1/2 inch thick. Arrange the slices on a serving platter.
Step 2
In a food processor, combine the fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, peeled garlic cloves, nutritional yeast, salt, and black pepper.
Step 3
Pulse the ingredients a few times until coarsely blended.
Step 4
With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil and lemon juice. Blend until the pesto reaches a smooth, spreadable consistency.
Step 5
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice, if needed.
Step 6
Spoon approximately 1-2 teaspoons of pesto onto each tomato slice and gently spread it across the surface.
Step 7
Optional: Garnish with a few small basil leaves or a sprinkle of pine nuts for presentation.
Step 8
Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (833.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2046.4 |
| Total Fat 205.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 22.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 46.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1223.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 48.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 18.4g | |
| Protein 33.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 135.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2464.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories