Yummy Vegan Pesto Classico

Pesto originated in Genoa, Italy, and traditionally includes Parmesan cheese. However, this vegan version uses nutritional yeast to achieve a cheesy flavor.

This is vegan, gluten free, low carb and quick meals recipe. Dish can be prepared in 10 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 9.

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Yummy Vegan Pesto Classico

Cooking Method: Blending Cuisine: Italian Courses: Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Low Carb Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 min Total Time 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 50 gram Fresh Basil Leaves
• 30 gram Pine Nuts
• 2 piece Garlic Cloves
• 2 teaspoon Lemon Juice
• 4 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 tablespoon Nutritional Yeast
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 400 gram Pasta

Instructions

1. In a blender, add the basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic cloves, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, salt, and black pepper.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. While blending, slowly add the olive oil until the pesto reaches a creamy consistency.
4. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
5. Drain the cooked pasta and mix it with the pesto sauce.
6. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 10g4%

Sugars 2g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.