- Ingredients
- Basil (Basil Pesto), Olive Oil (Basil Pesto), Nuts (Basil Pesto), Garlic (Basil Pesto), Nutritional yeast (Basil Pesto), Salt (Basil Pesto), Lemon juice (Basil Pesto)
- Prep Time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 4
- Dish
- Main course
- Carbohydrates
- ~3 g
- Couisine
- Italian
- Sodium
- ~120 mg
- Total Time
- 15 min
- Category
- Dips, Pasta
- Cook Time
- 5 min
- Fat
- ~24 g
- Diet
- vegan, gluten-free
- Garden Plants
- Basil thai, Basil
- Picture
- Protein
- ~3 g
- Fiber
- ~1 g
- Calories
- ~240 kcal
Ingredients
Ingredients
| Name | Amount | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basil (Basil Pesto) | 2 | cup | washed, fresh leaves |
| Garlic (Basil Pesto) | 2 | cloves | |
| Lemon juice (Basil Pesto) | 1 | teaspoon | optional for taste |
| Nutritional yeast (Basil Pesto) | 3 | tablespoon | |
| Nuts (Basil Pesto) | 0.33 | cup | Pine nuts, walnuts, cashews or sunflower seeds |
| Olive Oil (Basil Pesto) | 0.5 | cup | |
| Salt (Basil Pesto) | to taste |
Description
A classic, vibrant green sauce made from fresh basil, ideal for pasta, sandwiches, or drizzling over veggies. Freezes well and is a great way to preserve a big harvest of basil.
Instructions
- Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden, about 3–5 minutes.
- In a food processor, combine basil, garlic, and toasted nuts. Pulse until finely chopped.
- With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until smooth.
- Add nutritional yeast and pulse again to combine. Add salt and lemon juice to taste.
Storage Notes:
- Store in a sealed jar in the fridge for 4–5 days.
- Freeze in ice cube trays and transfer to a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
Note: Servings: ~1 cup (enough for 4 servings of pasta). Nutritonal per Serving is for ~1/4 cup.
Nutrition per Serving
Recipes
| Name | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbohydrates | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creamy Basil Pesto with Tofu | ~350 kcal | ~16 g | ~24 g | ~20 g | ~4 g | |
| Basil Pesto | ~240 kcal | ~3 g | ~24 g | ~3 g | ~1 g | ~120 mg |
Written by neighbors in the community guide. Last edited May 12, 2025.Open in Notion