Vegan Spinach Pesto (Oil-Free)
Serving Size: 4 people
DESCRIPTION
Oil-free spinach pesto made 100% vegan. Velvety smooth, nutty and cheesy pesto made with spinach, aquafaba, nutritional yeast, garlic, pine nuts; all nutrient packed ingredients. Toss it with your favorite pasta, use it as a base for pizza, spread on your sandwiches, or use it as a dip for veggies.
EQUIPMENT
INGREDIENTS
- 4 cups spinach tightly packed
- ¼ cup aquafaba chickpea juice
- ⅓ cup nutritional yeast
- ⅓ cup pine nuts
- 8 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
METHOD
- Place all ingredients into a food processor.
- Pulse until it's all combined, scraping the sides down when needed. It should thick, creamy, and roughly smooth.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate in an air-tight container.
NOTES
- High-speed blender: Using a high-speed food processor or blender will yield the smoothest spinach pesto texture.
- Don’t skip aquafaba: It may seem like an ingredient to skip, but aquafaba acts as an emulsifier and adds a richness that would otherwise come from olive oil.
- Season to taste: Taste and adjust the pesto as you go until it suits your liking.
- Quality ingredients: Use fresh, quality ingredients for the best flavors.
NUTRITION
Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 1217mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 5710IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 4mg
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