Vegan Lemon Pesto — Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- ½ cup raw cashews or pine nuts
- 2–3 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2–4 tbsp water, as needed for consistency
Optional: A small pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.