Classic Vegan Pesto
Description
Fresh, fragrant, and bursting with vibrant flavor, this Classic Vegan Pesto is a simple recipe that makes everyday meals feel extra special. Fresh basil, toasted pine nuts, garlic, vegan Romano or Parmesan, and extra virgin olive oil blend into a silky sauce with the perfect balance of savory, nutty, and herbaceous flavors.
Toss it with your favorite pasta, spread it onto sandwiches, spoon it over roasted vegetables, or use it as a flavorful pizza sauce. Once you discover how quick and versatile this homemade pesto is, you’ll want to keep a batch on hand for adding fresh flavor to countless meals.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Using a blender or food processor, or a Mini Food Processor (perfect for this job), add the cheese and the pine nuts and blend for a few seconds.
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Next, add the garlic and basil and pulse until everything is well combined.
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Finally, drizzle in the olive oil while blending until you reach the desired consistency.
Your pesto is now ready to use!
This recipe makes roughly 1/3 of a cup of pesto, but it can easily be doubled, tripled, or more!
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Tossing a couple of spoonfuls with spaghetti noodles is one of my favorite ways to enjoy this delicious pesto.
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Refrigerate any unused portion and enjoy it within 7 to 10 days.
This pesto can also be frozen for ease of use. I often double the recipe, then use an ice cube tray to freeze several individual servings (1 to 2 tablespoons each). Once frozen, transfer the cubes to an airtight container. These will remain fresh for up to 3 months and are so convenient to use!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 122kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12.4g20%
- Saturated Fat 1.8g9%
- Sodium 92mg4%
- Potassium 70mg2%
- Total Carbohydrate 2.1g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
- Sugars 0.3g
- Protein 1.6g4%
- Vitamin A 420 IU
- Vitamin C 1.8 mg
- Calcium 48 mg
- Iron 0.8 mg
- Vitamin E 1.6 mg
- Vitamin K 38 mcg
- Vitamin B6 0.05 mg
- Folate 16 mcg
- Magnesium 14 mg
- Zinc 0.4 mg
- Selenium 1.5 mcg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
