Dairy-Free Basil Pesto
This super versatile pesto is great on pasta, sandwiches and will add depth to complex dishes. Being able to enjoy this without needing dairy is such a game changer.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup Slivered or sliced almonds Toasted
- 1¼ cup packed torn basil leaves
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Water
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 2-3 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
- ½ tsp Lemon zest
- ½ tsp Salt
- 2-3 Garlic cloves
Instructions
- Toast the almonds by either laying them on a cookie sheet and baking at 350 °F for 7-8 minutes or in a dry skillet for 4-5 minutes.
- Put the basil and almonds in a food processor and chop a few times to get started.
- Add in the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. If it looks a bit dry you can add in more oil or water depending on your taste. That's it, enjoy!