Vegan Walnut Pesto
This pesto recipe takes only about 15 minutes to whip up and tastes delicious!
Servings: 5
Equipment
- Small Blender or Immersion Blender
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh Basil Leaves, packed
- 3 - 4 cloves Garlic, peeled and chopped
- 3 tbsp Nutritional Yeast*
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice, about 1 lemon
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 3 tbsp Water
- 1/4 cup Walnuts
- 10 oz. Your Favorite Pasta (my favorite is angel hair pasta!),
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions and be sure to salt the water before adding the pasta to bring out the flavor.
- To a blender (or a tall container, if using an immersion blender), add the basil, garlic, nutritional yeast, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, water, and walnuts. Blend until smooth.(Optionally, before blending, toast the walnuts in a frying pan over low-medium heat for a few minutes, until they are fragrant)
- Add the sauce to the pasta, combining well, until it is well coated. Enjoy topped with vegan parmesan, veggies, cherry tomatoes, or your other favorite toppings!
Notes
* Nutritional Yeast is a pantry staple for me. It is made from deactivated yeast and has a cheesy flavor. It is also high in protein, fiber, and B-Vitamins.