Easy Vegan Pesto Recipe

Photo of bowl of pasta with pesto on it and chickpeas and sundried tomatoes.

This easy vegan pesto recipe is sure to be a crowd pleaser! Simple, easy, and so nutritious, this vegan pesto recipe can be whipped up in five minutes flat to be used on pasta, sandwiches, or as a dip!

Course dinner, dip, lunch, Main Course, sauce, Snack

Cuisine American, Italian

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Prep Time 5

Servings cup

Author Lauren McNeill, RD MPH

Equipment

Blender or food processor

Ingredients

1 cup fresh basil
1 handful arugula optional, can sub with more basil
1/3 cup nutritional yeast
3 cloves garlic peeled
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 cup pumpkin seeds shelled
1 lemon juiced
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp water can sub with more olive oil

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor. Blend until desired consistency. Enjoy on sandwiches, pasta, or as a dip!