Description
Purple Basil Pesto is a vibrant and flavorful twist on traditional pesto, perfect for elevating your favorite dishes. This quick and easy recipe showcases the unique taste of purple basil while remaining budget-friendly. By substituting pricey pine nuts with walnuts or almonds, you create a rich, nutty flavor that pairs beautifully with pasta, sandwiches, or as a dip for fresh veggies. In just under 10 minutes, you’ll have a delicious, homemade sauce that adds a pop of color and gourmet flair to any meal. Plus, it’s entirely vegan, making it suitable for everyone to enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup purple basil leaves (tightly packed)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 3/4 cup whole walnuts (raw or toasted)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Process the walnuts in a food processor until fine and crumbly.
- Add purple basil leaves, minced garlic, nutritional yeast, salt, and olive oil. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Adjust texture by adding more olive oil if desired; pulse again to combine.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sides
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg