Vegan Basil Sunflower Seed Pesto (Without Pine Nuts)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
462 kcal
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Course
Condiments
Vegan Basil Sunflower Seed Pesto (Without Pine Nuts)
Description
The recipe blends fresh basil leaves with raw sunflower seeds and olive oil until creamy. Garlic gives pungency, and nutritional yeast adds a cheesy, umami quality suitable for a vegan diet. Lemon juice and a touch of sugar balance the flavors, while salt and black pepper season the pesto. This method replaces traditional pine nuts, providing an allergy-friendly and affordable alternative without sacrificing texture or flavor complexity.
The finished pesto can be mixed immediately with warm pasta or used as a spread or dip. It offers a fresh, herbaceous sauce with a smooth texture and subtle nuttiness from the sunflower seeds.
Adjusting ingredient proportions can customize flavor intensity and texture based on personal preference. This pesto is a useful staple for varied vegan meals.
Ingredients
- 1 cup basil
- ½ cup sunflower seeds raw
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3-4 garlic cloves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice fresh
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until creamy. Usually, 1-2 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
- Toss with warm pasta, spread on toast or pizza, or use as a dip.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the ingredient amounts to suit your taste preferences.
- Use this pesto immediately on warm pasta or as a spread on toast or pizza.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a few days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 462 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 462kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11g | 65% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Sodium | 296mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 356mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 652IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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