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MY SECRET OIL-FREE PESTO SAUCE FOR A SUMMERY PASTA⎜QUICK & EASY TO MAKE

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Pesto Sauce

Cultural Context

Originating from the Liguria region of Italy, pesto sauce is a vibrant blend of fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, and cheese. Traditionally served with pasta, it embodies the simplicity and freshness of Italian cuisine. Today, pesto has found its way into various dishes worldwide, inspiring countless adaptations and variations, including sun-dried tomato and spinach pestos.

ItalianITother
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb tofu
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 medium zucchini
1 cup water
1 cup cashews
1 cup plant-based milk
2 cups basil
1 lemon
1 tablespoon lemon zest

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide a similar texture and flavor at a lower cost.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option, while pecorino is often less expensive.

1

Marinate tofu with soy sauce, garlic powder, and pepper.

2

Air fry the marinated tofu at 180 degrees Celsius for 10 to 15 minutes.

3

Cut one or two zucchinis into small cubes.

4

Saute the zucchini in water.

5

Add a little bit of garlic to the zucchini, adjusting to taste.

6

Prepare cashew cream by blending a quarter cup of cashews with soy milk.

7

Add the sautéed zucchini, cashew cream, basil, lemon, and lemon zest to a food processor.

8

Process the mixture until smooth.

9

Serve the pesto with your choice of pasta shape, such as fusilli, rigatoni, or penne.

Cooking Techniques

blending

Equipment Needed

food processorjarspatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Allergens

milktree-nuts

Also Known As

Pesto Genovese
Local Name: Pesto

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