Vegan Pesto
You only need 5 minutes to make this Vegan Pesto! This vegan pesto sauce is flavored with olive oil, basil, and—of course—some garlic. Toss this pesto with some pasta, serve it with tofu, and more!
Ingredients
- 1 lb whole wheat rigatoni pasta
- 2 cups basil destemmed, fresh leaves
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts or cashews
- 4 cloves garlic
- salt to taste, sea salt
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor or high speed blender.
- Blend until a smooth paste is formed.
- Add salt, to taste.
- Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for 3–5 days.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 450
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 450kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 424IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.