This dairy free version of pesto, bursting with vibrant and complex flavors, uses nutritional yeast instead of parmesan cheese to lend richness and depth.
Ingredients
3 TBSP pine nuts
2-3 large cloves garlic, peeled
Juice of 1 fresh lemon (or use 2 TBSP fresh lemon juice)
¼ cup nutritional yeast flakes
Sea salt to taste
2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
2 TBSP olive oil
Water
Instructions
Add pine nuts, garlic, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, and a pinch of sea salt to bowl of food processor or blender and blend on high.
Add basil leaves and olive oil and process again, pulsing until a loose paste forms. Scrape down the sides of food processer to combine all ingredients.
Add additional water if needed, 1 tsp at a time, to achieve desired consistency.
Store pesto in airtight container in refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze for later use. Can be made in large batches and frozen in smaller portions in a standard ice cube tray. Once pesto cubes are fully frozen, remove from tray and store in a gallon sized resealable bag.