Big fan of pesto but are looking for a dairy-free version? You've come to the right place - this flavourful recipe adapted from the vegan pesto recipe byย plant-based nutritionist Ania, will have you stumped wondering if it's REALLY vegan!ย
INGREDIENTS
- 250g Italian basil
- 125g ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฏ๐ฌ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒโข๏ธ ๐ฃ๐น๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐น๐ผ๐ฐ๐ธย (or half block)
- 3 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 8 cloves roasted garlic
- Juice from 1/2 lemon (optional)
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
METHOD
- Blend ingredients above together.
- If mixture seems too thick, add a splash of water to work the blender.ย
Note: This recipe serves 10 or more depending on what the pesto is used for. The pesto can be used as a dip, for tossing pasta, a sandwich spread and more.ย
Suggestion: Make a bigger batch so you can freeze smaller portions to use anytime you need to whip up a quick meal!