Homemade Vegan Tahini Basil Pesto
Ingredients
- 2 cups basil
- Juice of one lemon
- 3 tbsp pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 5 cloves garlic, crushed
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1/4 cup cold water or more for preference
- Salt to taste
Preparation
Place all ingredients in a food processor and blitz on high until mostly smooth
Adjust consistency based on preference by adding additional water a tablespoon at a time and continue blitzing until satisfied
Notes
Nutritional yeast gives a slight cheesy umami flavor
Can be drizzled over a bowl with beans, broccoli, greens, mushrooms, and quinoa
