Vegan Lemon Pesto
Vegan Lemon Pesto — Creamy, Bright & Ready in Minutes! 🌱✨
This Vegan Lemon Pesto is a game changer — fresh basil, tangy lemon, and nutty cashews blended into a silky, vibrant sauce. It’s bursting with flavor and comes together in just 5 minutes! Perfect for tossing with pasta, spreading on sandwiches, or drizzling over roasted veggies.
Once you make it, you’ll want to keep a jar of this sunshine-green pesto in your fridge at all times. 😍
🌿 Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves 🌿
- ½ cup raw cashews (or pine nuts)
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast (for that cheesy flavor)
- 1 large lemon, juiced and zested 🍋
- 2 cloves garlic
- ¼–½ cup olive oil (adjust for consistency)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp water (optional, to thin if needed)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Blend it up:
Add basil, cashews, garlic, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and zest to a food processor. Pulse a few times to chop.
2️⃣ Drizzle & blend:
While blending, slowly pour in olive oil until smooth and creamy. Adjust texture with a splash of water if you prefer it lighter.
3️⃣ Season & store:
Taste and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a jar and store in the fridge for up to one week.
4️⃣ Serve & enjoy:
Toss with cooked pasta, spread on warm toast, or swirl into soups for a pop of brightness! 🍋🌿
💡 Tips
✨ Add a handful of spinach or kale to boost the greens.
🧄 For a garlicky kick, use roasted garlic instead of raw.
🌾 Gluten-free? Pair it with chickpea or brown rice pasta.
💚 This Vegan Lemon Pesto is fresh, tangy, and addictively creamy — the ultimate quick-fix for weekday meals. It’s sunshine in a jar and proof that simple ingredients can make magic! 🌞
