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hemp seed pesto
Vegan Basil Hemp Seed Pesto
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 

A super cheesy, fragrant and flavorful basil hemp seed pesto pesto that is completely vegan and gluten free! Made with Basil, walnuts, garlic, lemon juice, hemp seeds, nutritional yeast and olive oil. Perfect with just about everything.

Course: Appetizer, Dips & Spreads, Snack
Cuisine: American, gluten free, Healthy, Italian, Vegan
Servings: 16
Calories: 132 kcal
Author: Vicky Berman
Ingredients
  • 3 cups packed basil
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 1/2-3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
  • 4 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
  1. To a food processor add basil, walnuts, salt, garlic, lemon juice, and hemp seeds. Process on high while slowing pouring the olive oil through the feed chute.
  2. Scrape down the sides of the bowls during the process.
  3. Add nutritional yeast and blend for another few seconds.
Nutrition Facts
Vegan Basil Hemp Seed Pesto
Amount Per Serving
Calories 132 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 73mg3%
Potassium 66mg2%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 245IU5%
Vitamin C 1.1mg1%
Calcium 14mg1%
Iron 0.7mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.