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Nut-Free Vegan Pesto with Spinach and Garlic

Nut-Free Vegan Pesto with Spinach and Garlic

Nut-Free Vegan Pesto with Spinach and Garlic is a fresh, herbaceous blend that's perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or dipping. Whip it up in minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Food processor
  • 1 Spatula
  • 1 Measuring cups
  • 1 Measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh spinach - packed
  • 2 cloves garlic - minced
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast - adds a cheesy flavor
  • 1/4 cup olive oil - for creaminess
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice - freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt - to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper - freshly ground

Instructions
 

  • In a food processor, combine the spinach, garlic, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper.
  • Pulse until the ingredients are finely chopped.
  • While the food processor is running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil and blend until smooth.
  • Add lemon juice and pulse a few more times to combine.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Enjoy your pesto on pasta, sandwiches, or as a dipping sauce!

Notes

For a creamier texture, add a bit of vegetable broth or a splash of almond milk.
Feel free to substitute spinach with kale or arugula for different flavor profiles.
This pesto is great for spreading on sandwiches or drizzling over roasted vegetables!

Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 100mgFiber: 1g
Keyword easy pesto recipe, nut-free pesto, spinach pesto, vegan pesto
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