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Vegan Basil Pesto ~ Homemade vegan pesto is easy to make in about 5 minutes with simple ingredients. You'll never go back to jarred pesto again!

Vegan Basil Pesto

Homemade pesto is easy to make in about 5 minutes with simple ingredients. You'll never go back to jarred pesto again!
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: sauce, vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 327kcal
Author: Holly Gray

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves packed
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup vegan parmesan cheese grated
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Into a food processor, add the basil leaves, pine nuts, and garlic. Pulse until the basil is coarsely chopped.
  • Add the olive oil, vegan parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until the mixture is well blended but still has a little bit of texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 492mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 733IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 1mg
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