Description
An easy 6 ingredient seasonal plant-based pesto that’s bright and creamy. Perfect for pasta and so much more. This healthy vegan green garlic pesto screams spring.
Ingredients
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4 Green Garlic (Chopped, including the leaves)
1 Tbsp Pine Nuts (Toasted)
2 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast
½ tsp Salt
½ tsp Pepper
¼ Cup + extra Olive Oil
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, place the chopped green garlic. Cover the pieces with cool water and allow to sit while the pine nuts toast.
- In a dry skillet, toast the pine nuts over medium heat. Stir frequently until nicely browned and fragrant. Approx 3-4 minutes.
- Give the green garlic a stir in the water and then drain.
- Place the garlic into a food processor along with rest of the ingredients except the oil.
- Turn on the food processor and slowly drizzle the oil into the mixture.
- Stop when the pesto is very moist and the oil is fully incorporated.
- Scoop into a bowl and pour a small amount of oil over the top of the pesto to preserve and keep it from browning.
- Use in pasta or on appetizers, soups, salads, or dips and enjoy!
Keywords: Vegan Green Garlic Pesto
