How to make vegan kale pesto

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are more affordable and provide a similar texture.

nutritional yeast

🥗Healthier: nooch

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Parmesan cheese adds a similar cheesy flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more budget-friendly option.

Wash the kale thoroughly and remove the tough stems.

In a food processor, combine kale, garlic, and sunflower seeds.

Pulse until the ingredients are roughly chopped.

Add nutritional yeast and salt to the mixture.

With the processor running, slowly drizzle in extra virgin olive oil until the mixture is well combined and reaches a desired consistency.

Add lemon juice and blend again until smooth.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

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