This Easy Vegan Pesto is a tasty, easy, and healthy alternative to regular pesto. Fresh basil, walnuts, nutritional yeast, and olive oil are used to make this creamy and tasty sauce that can be used on pasta, sandwiches, or as a dip.
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil leaves. 1/2 cup raw walnuts. 2 cloves garlic. 1/4 cup nutritional yeast. 1/4 cup olive oil. 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Salt and pepper to taste.
Instructions: In a food processor, combine basil, walnuts, garlic, and nutritional yeast. Pulse until coarsely chopped. With the processor running, slowly add olive oil and lemon juice until well combined and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve over pasta, spread on toast, or use as a dip. Enjoy!