Vegan Classic Basil Pesto Sauce

Elevate your plant-based cooking with this vibrant Vegan Classic Basil Pesto Sauce! Bursting with the fresh, aromatic flavor of basil leaves, this dairy-free pesto uses nutritional yeast to deliver a savory, cheesy richness without any parmesan. Creamy pine nuts and zesty lemon juice add depth, while garlic brings a bold kick to this easy, 10-minute recipe. With olive oil seamlessly blending everything together, the result is a lusciously smooth sauce that’s perfect for tossing with pasta, drizzling over roasted vegetables, or spreading on sandwiches. Quick to make and easy to store, this versatile vegan pesto is a must-have for any recipe repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

2 cups Fresh basil leaves
0.25 cup Pine nuts
0.25 cup Nutritional yeast
2 large Garlic cloves
2 tablespoons Lemon juice
0.5 cup Olive oil
0.5 teaspoon Salt
0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Place the basil leaves, pine nuts, nutritional yeast, and garlic cloves in a food processor.

Step 2

Add the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Pulse the ingredients together a few times until they are roughly chopped.

Step 4

While the food processor is running, slowly drizzle the olive oil into the mixture. Continue to blend until the pesto reaches your desired consistency, stopping to scrape down the sides with a spatula if needed.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Transfer the pesto to a jar or airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to one week, or freeze for longer storage.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(227.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1290.0

Total Fat 135.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1189.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 13.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g	0%
Total Sugars 2.0g
Protein 9.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 82.0mg	0%
Iron 4.5mg	0%
Potassium 496.7mg	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: 93.0%

Protein: 2.8%

Carbs: 4.2%