Vegan Basil Pesto
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 8 servings (Makes 1 cup)
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Calories
- 130 calorie
- Total Fat
- 12 grams
- Saturated Fat
- 1.5 grams
- Sodium
- 230 milligrams
- Carbohydrates
- 3 grams
- Dietary Fiber
- 1 grams
- Protein
- 3 grams
- Sugar
- 1 grams
- Total: 15 min
- Prep: 15 min
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup smoked almonds
1/3 cup shelled lightly salted roasted pistachios (from about 3/4 cup shell-on)
1/4 cup unsweetened green tea, chilled or at room temperature
2 large cloves garlic
Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Directions
- Add the basil, almonds, pistachios, tea, garlic, 3/4 teaspoon salt and lemon zest to a food processor. Cover and pulse a few times.
- Drizzle in the oil while pureeing; continue to process until the mixture makes a coarse pesto. Add salt to taste.