Homemade Vegan Basil Pesto

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Homemade Vegan Basil Pesto
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings
servings
Ingredients
  • 2 cups basil leaves, tightly packed
  • 1 cup spinach, tightly packed
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 4 large cloves garlic
  • juice of half lemon
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • water
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings
servings
Ingredients
  • 2 cups basil leaves, tightly packed
  • 1 cup spinach, tightly packed
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 4 large cloves garlic
  • juice of half lemon
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • water
Instructions
  1. Add basil, spinach, sunflower seeds, garlic, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, salt, and olive oil to a blender or food processor. Process until combined, the pesto should still have some texture.
  2. Scrape down the sides as needed. Then add 1 tablespoon of water at a time until you get the desired consistency.
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About Stephanie Wagner, RDN, LDN

Stephanie is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and founder of Stephanie Lee Nutrition. Originally from NE Wisconsin, she started out as a licensed cosmetologist. She then went on to graduate with a B.S. in Human Biology, emphasis in Nutrition and Dietetics and completed 1200 hours of clinical experience through Priority Nutrition Care Distance Dietetic Internship. She uses her passion for nutrition and wellness as a tool to help women feel their best inside and out.

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