Do you love pesto but don’t eat parmesan cheese that’s thrown in? Or are you vegan and looking for a delicious vegan pesto recipe? Either way, you’re in luck! In this blog post, we will be sharing our simple vegan pesto recipe. This recipe is easy to follow and doesn’t require any hard-to-find ingredients. We promise that you will love it!
So without further ado, let’s get started. The first step is to gather all of the ingredients that you will need. For this vegan pesto recipe, you will need:
– 1 cup Basil leaves
– 1/4 cup Pine nuts or peeled & soaked almonds
– Garlic cloves (throw in as much as you like per taste)
– 4 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
– 1 Lemon, juiced
– Salt (to taste)
Once you have all of your ingredients, it’s time to start cooking!
Instructions:
The first thing that you need to do is add the basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic cloves, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper into a food processor. Blend until everything is combined and smooth. If you want a thinner consistency, simply add more olive oil. And that’s it!
PRO TIP: Here’s one simple way to slightly spice up the pesto- add in green chillies or jalapenos. If you want it spicier, don’t remove the seeds 😉 This little trick gives the very mediterranean pesto a slight middle east/SouAsian kick.
Now that you have your vegan pesto ready, it’s time to start thinking about what to do with it. The options are endless! You can use it as a dip, spread it on toast, add it to pasta or use it as a pizza topping. Get creative and enjoy! We guarantee that you will love this vegan pesto recipe. It’s flavorful, easy to make and so versatile. Give it a try and let us know how you liked it in the comments below. Happy cooking!
