Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups packed fresh basil
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- 2–3 large garlic cloves
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil*
- 2 tablespoons water (plus more as needed)
Instructions
- To a food processor, add the basil, walnuts, garlic, lemon juice, water, nutritional yeast, and salt/pepper. Process together and add olive oil a little at a time. Scrape down sides as needed. Check the consistency and add any additional water as needed.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator up to 1 week or in the freezer for 2 months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Keywords: Pesto, Vegan, Dairy free, vegan pesto