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Vegan Avocado Pesto

A delicious, easy, and vegan pesto recipe!
Servings 1 cup
Author Olivia Lam

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup Walnuts
  • 2 Garlic Cloves
  • 1/2 Avocado (roughly chopped)
  • 2 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
  • 1 tsp Lemon Zest
  • 3 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 1/2 packed cups of Basil Leaves
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Instructions

  • Heat a small pan over medium heat. Add the walnuts to the pan. Cook for about 5 minutes until the oils release and the walnuts are toasted.
  • Remove the walnuts from the pan then transfer them to a food processor. Add the remaining ingredients into the food processor. Blend the ingredients together until you get a smooth paste. Enjoy!