MY VERY FAVORITE VEGAN BASIL PESTO RECIPE
Think pesto needs parmesan in order to have flavor? Think again! This versatile, vibrant pesto proves the point.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place basil, pine nuts, nutritional yeast, garlic, lemon juice, thyme (if using), salt, and 1/2 cup olive oil in your high-speed blender (I use and recommend a Vitamix). Blend until a bit of a paste forms, drizzling in more olive oil as necessary until your pesto reaches the consistency you like. Taste and add additional salt if desired.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to several months.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 tablespoons, Calories 144 kcal, Sodium 48 mg, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Carbohydrate 3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g
BASIC PESTO
Pesto is a mouthful of bright summer - basil made more so. You can buy it in a jar or in the refrigerator section of your grocery story, but there is nothing better than making it yourself. Fresh basil can be found in abundance at farmers' markets in the summer. Just clean, take the stems off and throw the leaves in a food processor with nuts and garlic. Dribble in the oil and you've got a versatile sauce for pasta, chicken or fish.
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories easy, quick, condiments, editors' pick
Time 15m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine basil leaves, pine nuts or walnuts and garlic in a food processor and process until very finely minced.
- With the machine running slowly dribble in the oil and process until the mixture is smooth.
- Add the cheese and process very briefly, just long enough to combine. Store in refrigerator or freezer.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 82, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 49 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams
MY FAVORITE PESTO RECIPE
This is the best pesto recipe I've found yet. It's the perfect ratio of basil, pine nuts, garlic and Parmesan/Romano cheese.
Provided by E.A.4957
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine 2 cups basil leaves, garlic and 1/3 of the pine nuts in a blender or food processor and puree to desired smoothness.
- Add 1/2 cup Parmesan and the Romano cheese and blend briefly.
- Pour in 1/2 cup olive oil and mix well.
- Set aside.
- Cook pasta in 4 quarts of water until very al dente.
- Drain and toss in a large bowl with the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil.
- Cool to room temperature, occasionally stiring the pasta to coat thoroughly.
- Mix reserved pesto with pasta.
- Garnish with the remaining nuts and fresh basil leaves and put the additional cheese in a serving bowl to put on top of pasta if desired.
- Serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 652.9, Fat 38.3, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 14.7, Sodium 240.4, Carbohydrate 60.1, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 2.7, Protein 18.4
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