Pesto, pesto, easy vegan pesto that is so good, I don’t know why people make it any other way! I am regularly told that pesto is usually vegan. Nope, it’s not. Pesto is “usually” made with loads of Parmesan cheese. Now that we are all on the same page, this plant-based pesto is amazing. It’s made with basil and spinach for added veggies and nutrients baby! You can use this vegan pesto as a dip, spread or dressing. It’s so versatile that your other condiments might get jealous.
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Vegan Pesto
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 CUPS 1x
Ingredients
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- 2 cups tightly packed basil
- 2 handfuls spinach
- 1/2 cup almonds
- 1/4 cup pine nuts (or more almonds)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon Himalayan salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
Instructions
- Put all ingredients in food processor or blender and blend it baby!
- That’s it. It’s done. Easy peasy.
Notes
Try this awesomely delicious plant-based pesto on our Artisan Garlic Loaf or as a pizza sauce on our vegan Pizza Dough!
- Prep Time: 15 Minutes
You know Pesto is "vegan" to begin with right?
That may be true in some cases but in my experience people usually make it with at least half of a cup of cheese in it, usually parmesan. That would mean that it is vegetarian not vegan. I have never gone to a restaurant that has made it without the cheese come to think of it.