Vegan Basil Spinach Pesto
This Easy Vegan Basil Spinach Pesto is pure green goodness that is delicious, easy and ready in 5 minutes!
Servings Prep Time
1batch 5minutes
Servings Prep Time
1batch 5minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Add the walnuts and the garlic to the food processor. Secure the lid and blend for 15 seconds. Turn off and scrape the sides if needed.
  2. Add the basil, spinach, salt and pepper to the food processor. Secure the lid and set to the lowest setting. While it is blending the basil and spinach, slowly pour in the lemon juice and olive oil through the feed tube. Blend until it is completely mixed. Scrape the sides if needed.
  3. Turn off and add the nutritional yeast. Secure the lid and puree all ingredients for about 1 minute in 15 second intervals, scraping the sides in between intervals until the pesto is completely mixed. Do a taste test and add additional salt and pepper if needed.
Recipe Notes
  • You can do a taste test and add additional salt and pepper to your personal preference.
  • If you are not vegan, you can substitute the nutritional yeast with parmesan cheese.
  • To use it as a pasta sauce, please see my recipe for Vegan Pesto Pasta.