Name: Vegan Pesto
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil leaves; 2/3 cup raw macadamia nuts; 2 garlic cloves; 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp nutritional yeast; 3-4 tbsp water; sea salt &amp; freshly ground pepper

Vegan Recipes

Vegan Pesto

This simple and healthy pesto recipe is easy to make and so versatile for any meal of the day.

Vegan Pesto

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Ingredients

2 cups fresh basil leaves
2/3 cup raw macadamia nuts
2 garlic cloves
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
3-4 tbsp water
sea salt & freshly ground pepper

Directions

Add basil leaves, macadamia, garlic and nutritional yeast in a blender and blend until a thick paste forms.
Add extra virgin olive oil and water, until smooth. Add sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and enjoy!

Recipe Note

You can use any leafy greens instead of basil to make your pesto more nutritious. Serve it with pasta, grilled vegies, bread or over your potatoes. YUM!