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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!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 1 lb whole wheat rigatoni pasta
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves destemmed
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts or cashews
- 4 cloves garlic
- sea salt to taste
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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
450kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
62mg
(2%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
424IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
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.