Delicious and Healthy Vegan Pesto Recipe

This vegan pesto recipe is a refreshing twist on the classic version, using nutritional yeast and pine nuts for a creamy and flavorful sauce. It's perfect for drizzling on pasta, spreading on sandwiches, or adding flavor to roasted veggies. This recipe is quick and easy to make, making it a perfect weeknight meal option.

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 cup pine nuts
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1/3 cup nutritional yeast
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a food processor, combine basil, pine nuts, garlic, and nutritional yeast. Pulse until finely chopped.
2. With the processor running, slowly pour in the olive oil until a smooth paste forms.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Serve over pasta, as a spread on sandwiches, or as a topping for roasted vegetables.
5. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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