Vegan Pesto
Makes about 2 cups
Time 5 min
The nutritional yeast in this rich, vibrant green pesto lends a flavor similar to that of parmesan in traditional pesto. Serve over pasta, whole grains, or steamed or grilled veggies.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 4 cups packed basil leaves
- 5 teaspoons light white miso
- 3/4 cup silken tofu
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Method
Pulse pine nuts and walnuts in a food processor until finely chopped.
Add garlic and pulse a few more times to blend.
Add basil in batches, pulsing after each addition.
Add miso, tofu, yeast, salt and pepper and pulse again until creamy and well combined.
Chill until ready to use.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 2 tablespoons, 70 calories (50 from fat), 6g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 125mg sodium, 3g carbohydrates (1g dietary fiber, 1g sugar), 3g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 4 cups packed basil leaves
- 5 teaspoons light white miso
- 3/4 cup silken tofu
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper