Creamy Vegan Pesto

Creamy, vegan and delicious. This simple Vegan Pesto recipe is great for the whole family and good for any time of day. 

Ingredients:

• 2 packed cups fresh basil leaves
• ½ cup/150ml extra virgin olive oil
• ½ cup pine nuts
• ½ cup nutritional yeast flakes
• ¼ cup/65 ml fresh lemon juice
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp Himalayan salt
• ½ tsp ground pepper

Method:

1. Using a food processor, combine all of the ingredients and blend together.
2. Once smooth, remove from processor and pour into an airtight jar.
3. Squeeze a little lemon juice on top to prevent the pesto from browning due to oxidizing.

Serve on a hot bed of pasta, or as a spread on bruschetta with feta and tomatoes. NB: This pesto will last for up to a week if kept in airtight jar in the fridge.