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Vegan basil pesto in a round glass container, smooth and bright green

Easy Homemade Vegan Pesto

M.J. Mercury
A smooth, bright vegan basil pesto made with simple ingredients and ready in minutes — perfect for pasta, pizza, or toast.
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5 minutes
Course Basics & Building Blocks

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 1/3 cup pine nuts
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 dash salt to taste
  • 1 spalsh fresh lemon juice optional to preserve color

Instructions
 

  • Add pine nuts to a lightly oiled sauté pan and toast until golden and fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
  • Place all ingredients in a high-speed blender and pulse until smooth.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
Keyword vegan basil pesto