Basil Pesto made with toasted pine nuts, fresh lemon juice, small garlic clove, sea salt, black pepper, basil leaves, extra-virgin olive oil, vegan parmesan

Basil Pesto

This classic vegan basil pesto is nutty and bright, making it an essential condiment for your summer kitchen. Perfect for tossing with pasta, topping homemade pizzas, or drizzling over roasted vegetables, this five-minute sauce is incredibly versatile and flavorful.

1 servings
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Price per Serving

AUD: A$ 16.47
EUR: € 10.21
GBP: £ 8.67
USD: $ 10.98
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Instructions

  1. 1

    In a food processor, combine the toasted pine nuts (0.5 cup), fresh lemon juice (2 tbsp), small garlic clove (1 clove), sea salt (0.25 tsp), and black pepper (0.1 tsp). Pulse until well chopped.

  2. 2

    Add the basil leaves (2 cup) and pulse until combined.

  3. 3

    With the processor running, drizzle in extra-virgin olive oil (0.25 cup) and pulse until combined. Add the vegan parmesan (0.25 cup) and pulse briefly. For a smoother texture, add an extra splash of extra-virgin olive oil (1 tbsp).

Nutrition Facts

Per portion

915
kcal
10
Protein (g)
15
Carbs (g)
93
Fat (g)

Macronutrients

Saturated Fat 11 g
Monounsaturated Fat 56 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 22 g
Fiber 4 g
Sugars 3 g

Micronutrients

iron
4mg
21% DV
sodium
785mg
34% DV
calcium
156mg
12% DV
potassium
425mg
9% DV
vitamin a
312mcg
35% DV
vitamin c
22mg
24% DV
vitamin k
820mcg
683% DV

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