Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 2–3 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2–3 tbsp lemon juice
- 2–3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry basil leaves.
- Lightly toast pine nuts.
- Add basil, nuts, and garlic to food processor.
- Pulse until chopped.
- Slowly add olive oil while blending.
- Add lemon juice, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper.
- Blend until smooth but slightly textured.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
Notes
Use fresh basil for best flavor. Store with a thin layer of olive oil on top to keep it green and fresh. Freeze in small portions for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg