While it might be hard to find oil-free and vegan pesto, it’s very simple to make, with easy-to-find ingredients.

Vegan and Oil Free Pesto Recipe

Pesto - Oil Free

Easy to make no oil pesto!
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Course: Dressing
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups packed basil
  • 1 cup packed spinach or arugula
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 8 oz extra firm tofu
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy. Add a little water if needed for blending.
  2. Enjoy on top of pasta or pizza, along with some Nutty Parm. Keeps in the fridge for a few days or can be frozen for later.

Notes

Nutty Parm Recipe