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Vegan Basil Almond Pesto Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: European
Calories: 119
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bunch basil fresh
  • 1/2 cup almonds raw, preferably slices for garnish
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 1/4 tspn salt
  • 1 sprig mint fresh (optional)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (optional)

Method
 

  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender, leaving a few almond slices for garnish. Olive oil may also be added.
  2. Grind ingredients at a low speed, adding little water to produce the desired level of smoothness. Be sure to leave some texture.
  3. Garnish with remaining almond slices and mint.

Notes

See http://www.healthyalyona.com/recipes/vegan-basil-almond-pesto/ for details