Description
Elevate your culinary creations with this vibrant and flavorful Purple Basil Pesto! This easy-to-make sauce bursts with the unique taste of purple basil, making it a standout addition to pasta, sandwiches, and fresh vegetable dips. Crafted from simple, budget-friendly ingredients, this vegan-friendly recipe is perfect for both casual weeknight dinners and elegant gatherings. Enjoy the stunning color and distinctive flavor that will impress your friends and family alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup purple basil leaves (packed)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 3/4 cup whole walnuts (or almonds)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Process the walnuts in a food processor until finely crumbled.
- Add purple basil leaves, garlic, olive oil, nutritional yeast, and salt to the food processor. Blend until smooth (about 45-60 seconds), scraping down the sides as needed.
- For a creamier texture, add an extra tablespoon of olive oil and blend again until desired consistency is reached.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: APPETIZERS
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 197
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg