Classic Vegan Walnut Pesto

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    111 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    American

Classic Vegan Walnut Pesto

An easy and fresh pesto dip made with walnuts and nutritional yeast to make it vegan.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled and blanched
  • 3 basil packed cups of leaves
  • cup walnut raw, toasted
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt ground
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Toast the walnuts in a 375°F oven for approximately 4 to 5 minutes or until they’re lightly browned. Shake the pan every minute or so and watch them carefully so they don’t burn. Let them cool for 5 minutes.
  2. Bring a small pot of water to a boil and drop the garlic cloves in the water and turn off the heat. Let them sit for two minutes. Transfer the garlic to the food processor with a slotted spoon.
  3. Put the basil leaves, walnuts, garlic, nutritional yeast, salt and pepper, and three tablespoons of olive oil in the food processor bowl and pulse until the mixture is smooth and thick. Add more oil if you like your pesto thinner.
  4. Spread on crackers or toast or toss with pasta.
  5. Store in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to five days or freeze for up to a month.
  6. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Freeze in a freezer safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator. 
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Nutrition Information

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Serving 2tablespoon Calories 111kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g (24%) Monounsaturated Fat 6g (30%) Sodium 388mg (16%) Potassium 58mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 12IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 9mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 111 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 2tablespoon
Calories 111kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Sodium 388mg 16%
Potassium 58mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 12IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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