High Protein Vegan Pesto - No Oil Or Nuts!

nutritional yeast

🥗Healthier: brewer's yeast

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Brewer's yeast is less expensive and offers a similar umami flavor.

pumpkin seeds

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: walnuts

Sunflower seeds are often cheaper and provide a similar texture.

Add 1/2 cup of fresh basil to the food processor.

Add 1/4 cup of hemp seeds to the food processor.

Add 1/3 cup of nutritional yeast flakes to the food processor.

Add 1/3 cup of thawed frozen peas to the food processor.

Add 3 tablespoons of lemon juice to the food processor.

Add 2 tablespoons of tahini to the food processor.

Add 2 cloves of garlic to the food processor.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Pulse the mixture in the food processor until well combined, checking the consistency.

If a thinner consistency is desired, add vegetable stock or water gradually while blending.

Scrape down the sides of the food processor as needed to ensure even mixing.

Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning or consistency as desired.

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