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Vegan Basil Pesto (Nut-Free)

Vegans don't have to miss out on the herbaceous goodness of pesto with this nut-free vegan basil pesto recipe. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Condiments, Sauces
Keyword: nut-free, vegan basil pesto
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 87kcal
Author: Kevin Schmidt

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until smooth.

Nutrition

Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 315IU | Vitamin C: 2.2mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.3mg