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Bowl of oil free vegan pesto with lemons, garlic, and fresh basil next to it.
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5 from 4 votes

Easy Vegan Pesto

This Easy Vegan Pesto is quick to make and so delicious! You'll love the taste of fresh basil and garlic in this oil-free sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Gluten Free, Oil Free, Sauce
Servings: 4
Calories: 178.6kcal
Author: Teresa Sklenicka

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 packed cups fresh basil
  • 1 packed cups spinach
  • ½ cup raw cashews
  • ⅓ cup nutritional yeast
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon citric acid

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in a food processor and process until desired consistency is achieved.
  • Add more water a tablespoon at a time, if necessary.
  • Taste and add more lemon juice, salt, or garlic to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 178.6kcal | Carbohydrates: 14.7g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 8.1g | Sodium: 164.5mg | Fiber: 6.3g | Sugar: 1.1g | Vitamin A: 1338.47IU | Vitamin C: 5.91mg | Calcium: 56.3mg | Iron: 2.68mg