Quick and Easy Vegan Pesto

This 5-minute vegan pesto recipe is perfect for those looking for a quick and easy plant-based alternative to traditional pesto. Made with simple ingredients like basil, garlic, pine nuts, nutritional yeast, and olive oil, this pesto is packed with flavor and can be used in a variety of ways. Whether you want to slather it on pasta, use it as a spread, or drizzle it over roasted vegetables, this vegan pesto is sure to impress.

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts, and nutritional yeast.
2. Pulse a few times to roughly chop the ingredients.
3. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while the food processor is running, until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
4. If needed, add a tablespoon or two of water to thin out the pesto.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Transfer the pesto to a jar or airtight container and store in the refrigerator.
7. Serve the vegan pesto with pasta, spread it on sandwiches, or use it as a dip for vegetables.

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