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A small Ball jar filled with vegan parsley pesto with a spoon and parsley leaves in the background

Easy Vegan Parsley Pesto

  • Author: Meatless Makeovers
  • Prep Time: 5 min.
  • Cook Time: 0 min.
  • Total Time: 5 min.
  • Yield: 1 1/2 Cups 1x
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Food Processor
  • Cuisine: Italian

Description

A simple vegan pesto that can be made with only 5 ingredients in 5 minutes time. This easy parsley recipe is perfect for dairy free pasta, bruschetta, and so much more!


Ingredients

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  • 1/3 Cup Pine Nuts (Toasted)
  • 2 Cups (packed) Fresh Italian Parsley (Stems removed)
  • 1/3 Cup Nutritional Yeast
  • 4 Cloves Garlic (Peeled)
  • 1/2 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil (+ extra)

Instructions

  1. In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pine nuts.  Stir frequently until they are golden brown and fragrant. Approximately 2 minutes.
  2. Wash and remove the stems from the parsley.  Dry the leaves in a salad spinner or with a kitchen towel.
  3. Place all of the prepared ingredients, except the olive oil, into a food processor.
  4. Run the food processor on low and slowly pour in the olive oil until your desired consistency is achieved.
  5. Remove and use immediately or put in a storage container and drizzle extra olive oil on the top of the pesto. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  6. Use on pasta, grilled or roasted vegetables, pizza, salads, or more.
  7. The pesto can be refrigerated for about a week or it can be frozen for up to 6 months.


Notes

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Keywords: pesto, parsley, vegan, sauce, easy