How To make Nut Free Pesto

nutritional yeast

🥗Healthier: brewer's yeast

💰Cheaper: parmesan-style seasoning

Brewer's yeast is a good source of B vitamins.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Combine fresh basil and garlic in a food processor.

Pulse until finely chopped.

Add nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.

Blend until combined, scraping down the sides as needed.

With the processor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until smooth.

If the pesto is too thick, add water a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

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