Vegan Lemon Pesto Recipe
🌿 Vegan Lemon Pesto Recipe 🍋✨
Fresh • Creamy • Bright & Zesty
A vibrant twist on classic pesto — this vegan lemon pesto is rich, tangy, and incredibly smooth. Perfect for pasta, sandwiches, salads, or as a dip for roasted veggies! 💚
🌱 Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
- ½ cup raw cashews or pine nuts (lightly toasted optional)
- 2–3 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast (for that cheesy flavor)
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon 🍋
- ¼ cup olive oil (adjust for creaminess)
- ¼ cup water (or more as needed)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
👩🍳 Directions:
- Blend it up:
Add basil, nuts, garlic, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper to a food processor. - Stream in olive oil:
While blending, slowly pour in olive oil until smooth and creamy. - Adjust consistency:
Add water a tablespoon at a time until it reaches your desired texture. - Taste & tweak:
Add extra lemon for brightness or nutritional yeast for richness. - Store:
Pour into a jar and refrigerate up to 5 days (or freeze in cubes for later!).
🍝 Serving Ideas:
- Toss with pasta or zoodles
- Spread on toast, wraps, or sandwiches
- Drizzle over roasted vegetables or baked tofu
- Stir into soups for a herby kick
💚 Tips:
✔ Use spinach or kale for a milder flavor
✔ Add avocado for an ultra-creamy version
✔ Sprinkle chili flakes for a spicy twist
Bright, creamy, and bursting with fresh flavor — this vegan lemon pesto will make anything taste gourmet! 🌿🍋✨
