Hummus Basil Pesto Pasta
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 3 cups basil leaves
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- about 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup hummus
- salt/black pepper
- pasta
- mushrooms
- broccoli
Preparation
Toast 1/2 cup pine nuts on medium heat until just turns golden brown
Careful not to burn as they toast quickly
In food processor, blend :toasted pine nuts, 3 cups basil leaves, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp nutritional yeast, 2 tbsp lemon juice, about 1/4 cup water
Once finely minced and blended, add 1/4 cup hummus and blend until fully incorporated
Taste and add salt/black pepper as needed
Transfer to bowl and mix in desired amount of cooked pasta, cooked mushrooms and lightly steamed broccoli