Vegan Spinach Pesto
Brighten up your meals with this vibrant and nutritious Vegan Spinach Pesto, a completely dairy-free twist on the classic sauce! Packed with fresh spinach and basil, this recipe is brimming with bold, earthy flavors and plant-based goodness. Nutritional yeast gives it a cheesy depth without any dairy, while sunflower seeds provide a satisfying nuttiness. Lemon juice adds a zippy freshness, and extra virgin olive oil ensures a rich, silky texture. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this pesto is perfect for tossing with pasta, spreading on sandwiches, or drizzling over roasted vegetables. It's vegan, wholesome, and easy to customize—ideal for adding a burst of flavor to your favorite dishes!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups Fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup Sunflower seeds
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Water (optional, to thin)
Directions
Step 1
Wash and pat dry the spinach and basil leaves.
Step 2
In a large food processor or blender, add fresh spinach, basil, garlic cloves, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, sunflower seeds, salt, and black pepper.
Step 3
Pulse the ingredients a few times to break them down.
Step 4
With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the pesto reaches a smooth but slightly textured consistency.
Step 5
If the pesto is too thick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water and pulse again until you achieve your desired consistency.
Step 6
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
Step 7
Transfer the pesto to a clean jar or airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (564.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2860.2 |
| Total Fat 296.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 39.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 47.4g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1264.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 48.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 21.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 5.0g | |
| Protein 40.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 220.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2095.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories