Vegan Pesto
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
61 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Vegan
Vegan Pesto
Description
The Vegan Pesto recipe uses walnuts as a nutty base combined with fresh basil for classic pesto flavor. Minced garlic and white miso contribute a depth of savory umami, while lemon juice adds brightness and acidity. Olive oil and water provide smoothness and adjust consistency, with salt seasoning the mixture to taste. The ingredients are processed together until very smooth, yielding a creamy sauce without dairy.
The pesto’s flavor balance can be adjusted by varying lemon juice or diluting with water for a thinner texture. It is versatile for use over pasta dishes or as a topping on pizza, integrating easily into plant-based meals. Stored refrigerated in an airtight container, the pesto will thicken but maintain its flavor and texture for up to one week.
This recipe yields about 1 1/2 cups of pesto sauce, with nutrition info calculated per 2 tablespoons serving size. Sodium content can be modified by altering the amount of salt or miso for dietary needs.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup walnuts (51 grams)
- 2 cups basil no stems; 44 grams, fresh leaves
- 3 garlic minced (13 grams, cloves
- 2 tablespoons white miso (37 grams)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (23 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 grams, fine sea salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (20 grams)
- 1/4 cup water (2 ounces)
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, combine the walnuts, basil, garic, miso, lemon juice, salt, oil, and water. (You can start with only a 1/4 teaspoon of salt, if you are watching your sodium intake.) Blend until very smooth.
- Taste the mixture, and adjust any seasoning, as needed. You can add more lemon for a tart flavor, or you can dilute with more water for a runnier texture. Serve right away over your favorite pasta, or on pizza, or you can store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. It will thicken slightly when chilled.
Notes
- This recipe yields roughly 1½ cups of pesto; nutrition information is estimated per 2 tablespoons serving.
- Adjust salt and lemon juice amounts to taste, especially if monitoring sodium intake.
- Refrigerate pesto in an airtight container; it will thicken slightly but stay flavorful for up to one week.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 61 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 61kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 203mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 45mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 215IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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