Best 3 Presto Vegan Pesto Recipes

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Are you looking for a quick and easy way to enjoy the delicious flavors of pesto without using any animal products? Presto vegan pesto is the perfect solution! Made with a combination of fresh herbs, nuts, and flavorful ingredients, this vegan take on the classic sauce is a versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes. Whether you're adding it to pasta, spreading it on sandwiches, or using it as a dip, presto vegan pesto is a delicious and healthy way to add a burst of flavor to your favorite foods.

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PRESTO VEGAN PESTO



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Honestly, I really never liked pesto. However, now that I am tasting things so clearly (as a vegan), I LOVE the stuff! Here's my new, favorite Presto Pesto!

Provided by Connie Fabian Byrnes

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bunch fresh basil
⅓ cup pine nuts
5 cloves garlic
½ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons water
¼ cup Parmesan flavor grated soy topping

Steps:

  • Place the basil, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, water, and soy topping into a blender. Cover, and puree until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Fat 32.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 100.2 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

VEGAN PESTO



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Make a vegan pesto to add to pasta, pizzas, salads and sandwiches. It will keep in the fridge for up to a week

Provided by Liberty Mendez

Categories     Condiment

Time 7m

Yield Makes 1 x 250g jar

Number Of Ingredients 6

50g pine nuts
large bunch of basil , roughly chopped
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
150ml olive oil , plus extra for the jar
2 garlic cloves , roughly chopped
½ lemon , juiced

Steps:

  • Toast the pine nuts in a small pan over a low heat for 3-4 mins until golden brown. Set aside to cool.
  • Blitz the pine nuts with the remaining ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Season to taste.
  • Spoon the pesto into a jar and top with a thick drizzle of olive oil. Will keep stored in the fridge for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 574 calories, Fat 37 grams fat, SaturatedFat 16 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 9 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 43 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium

5-MINUTE VEGAN PESTO



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This quick and easy vegan pesto is a delicious topping for any pizza, pasta or salad, and takes only 5 minutes with just a few ingredients.

Provided by Fioa

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups fresh basil leaves
⅔ cup olive oil
¼ cup pine nuts
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
2 cloves garlic
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine basil leaves, olive oil, pine nuts, nutritional yeast, garlic, salt, and black pepper in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.6 g, Fat 27.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 196.4 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh herbs. Fresh basil is the key ingredient in pesto, so make sure you use the best quality herbs you can find. Look for basil that is bright green and fragrant.
  • Toast your nuts. Toasting nuts brings out their flavor and makes them more fragrant. You can toast nuts in a skillet over medium heat or in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-10 minutes.
  • Use a good quality olive oil. Olive oil is another important ingredient in pesto, so make sure you use a good quality oil that has a fruity flavor. Extra virgin olive oil is the best choice.
  • Don't over-process the pesto. Pesto should be chunky, not smooth. If you over-process it, it will lose its fresh flavor and become bitter.
  • Use pesto as a condiment. Pesto is a versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes. Try it on pasta, pizza, sandwiches, or as a dip for vegetables.

Conclusion:

Pesto is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. With its fresh, herbaceous flavor, pesto is a great way to add a pop of flavor to your favorite foods.

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