Green pesto with olive oil
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Servings
4
Prep Time
15 minutes
Green pesto is a staple in Italian cuisine. This version is 100% vegan! Made with basil, pine nuts, nutritional yeast and extra virgin olive oil, this delicious and aromatic condiment is great for pasta, salads, roasted potatoes and toasts.
Author:Niki
Ingredients
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a large bunch of fresh basil leaves
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8 tbs extra virgin olive oil
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a handful of pine nuts
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5 tbsp nutritional yeast
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salt for taste
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black pepper for taste
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1 tsp of garlic powder
Directions
Place the basil, olive oil, garlic powder, nutritional yeast, salt and pepper in a jar.
Using a kitchen blender blend all the ingredients for 3-5 seconds.
Add pine nuts. Blend for 3 seconds.
Use it for pasta, salads and toasts. Enjoy!
You can keep in the fridge for a few days or freeze it.
