Keto Vegan Pesto
Elevate your meals with this vibrant and creamy Keto Vegan Pesto—a plant-based twist on the classic sauce that's packed with bold, fresh flavors! Featuring a blend of nutrient-rich basil, earthy raw walnuts, zesty lemon juice, and savory nutritional yeast, this pesto delivers all the garlicky goodness you love without any dairy or high-carb ingredients. Avocado oil adds a luscious, keto-friendly richness, while a quick whirl in the food processor brings everything together in just 10 minutes. Perfect as a topping for zoodles, a spread on keto bread, or a dip for crisp veggies, this vegan pesto is a versatile and healthy condiment that fits seamlessly into a low-carb lifestyle. Quick, easy, and bursting with herby deliciousness, it's the ultimate guilt-free indulgence!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups (packed) Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cups Raw walnuts
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 2 cloves Fresh garlic
- 2 tablespoons Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 0.5 cups Avocado oil
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the fresh basil leaves to remove any dirt or debris.
Step 2
In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, raw walnuts, nutritional yeast, garlic cloves, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Step 3
Pulse the mixture several times to break down the ingredients until they form a coarse paste.
Step 4
While the food processor is running, slowly drizzle in the avocado oil. Continue processing until the mixture reaches your desired consistency. For a smoother pesto, blend longer, and for a chunkier texture, pulse intermittently.
Step 5
Taste the pesto and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
Step 6
Transfer the pesto to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use. The pesto will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days or can be frozen for longer storage.
Step 7
Serve over zoodles, spread on keto bread, or use as a dip for fresh vegetables!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (248.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1422.8 |
| Total Fat 148.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 19.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 603.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 18.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 2.3g | |
| Protein 17.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 125.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 658.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories