Plant-based Pesto

This delicious pesto goes well with everything



Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup  pine nuts toasted in a 350º oven for 7-9 min

  • 2 Tbs fresh lemon juice

  • 3 cups fresh basil, stems removed

  • 2 garlic cloves

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

  • Sea salt and pepper, to taste

  • 2 - 3 Tbs nutritional yeast



Instructions

  • Add all ingredients except the olive oil to a food processor and pulse until paste forms. Then drizzle in the olive oil until you have a smoother texture.

  • Taste for seasonings



Notes

  • Makes about 1 cup

  • Store in the fridge for up to 5 days