5 Easy Pesto Variations

Ingredients

Basil Pesto

  • 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Argula Pesto

  • 1 cup loosely packed baby arugula
  • 1/4 cup fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/4 cup pistachios
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Cilantro-Parsley Pesto

  • 1 cup loosely packed cilantro
  • 1 cup loosely packed flat-leaf parsley
  • 1/4 cup cashew
  • juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Sage Pesto

  • 1 cup loosely packed sage leaves
  • 1/4 cup lightly toasted pine nuts
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Sweet Mint Pesto

  • 1 cup loosely packed mint leaves
  • 1/4 cup blanched, sliced almonds
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup

Preparation

  1. Blend all ingredients of each pesto variation until smooth.

  2. Enjoy!

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