Pesto Dell Uomo Povero Poor Man's Pesto
Elevate your everyday meals with "Pesto Dell Uomo Povero," or Poor Man's Pesto, a budget-friendly twist on the classic Italian condiment. This vibrant and nutrient-packed recipe swaps out traditional pine nuts and Parmesan for wallet-conscious yet flavorful sunflower seeds and nutritional yeast, creating a creamy, dairy-free pesto that's rich in umami. Fresh basil and spinach leaves form the herbaceous base, while garlic, lemon juice, and a drizzle of olive oil infuse it with zesty, aromatic notes. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile vegan pesto is perfect for spreading on crusty bread, tossing with pasta, or drizzling over roasted vegetables. Simple, economical, and irresistibly delicious, it’s the ultimate go-to sauce for quick yet satisfying meals.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup Spinach leaves
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves
- 0.25 cup Sunflower seeds
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 0.5 cup Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Water
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the fresh basil and spinach leaves under cold water and pat them dry with a clean towel.
Step 2
Peel the garlic cloves.
Step 3
Add the basil leaves, spinach leaves, garlic, sunflower seeds, lemon juice, and nutritional yeast to a food processor or blender.
Step 4
Pulse the mixture a few times to start breaking it down.
Step 5
While the blender or food processor is running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil to create a smooth and creamy consistency.
Step 6
Add the salt, black pepper, and water, and blend again until fully combined. Adjust the thickness of the pesto by adding more water, one tablespoon at a time, if desired.
Step 7
Taste the pesto and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
Step 8
Transfer the pesto to a container or serve immediately with pasta, bread, or your favorite roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (294.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1314.4 |
| Total Fat 130.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 19.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 22.5g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1224.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 21.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1.9g | |
| Protein 18.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 123.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 964.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories