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Vegan pesto with tasty walnut, hazelnut and basil.

WALNUT, HAZELNUT AND BASIL PESTO

Use your walnut, hazelnut and basil pesto for pasta, as a spread or for toast. This is so simple and so divine !
Category Side Dish
Cuisine Vegan
Prep time 5 minutes
Cook time 5 minutes
Total time 10 minutes
Servings 1 medium jar

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup walnuts and hazelnuts
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 2 cups young spinach leaves
  • ½ lime, squeezed
  • ½ lemon, squeezed
  • 5-6 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, grated
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1-2 tbsp nutritional yeast flakes - (optional)
  • 1/2 chili - (optional)
  • Pinch of each Himalayan salt and pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Put all ingredients in a food processor or in a good mixer. Pulse until well combined and smooth. 
  • Serve it with pasta, salad, on pizza or toast !