My Favorite Pesto
- 3 cups basil leaves
- 12 cup walnut halves
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed
- 14 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 18-14 cup nutritional yeast flakes, to taste
- 12 teaspoon salt
- To toast walnuts:.
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Spread nuts on baking sheet and toast for 5-10 minutes, or until fragrant.
- Add toasted walnuts to food processor, and pulse until crumbly.
- Add basil leaves and garlic and pulse to combine.
- Add remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
- Check for salt and adjust as needed.
- Pesto can then be used in your favorite pasta recipe, or stored in the fridge an airtight container.
basil, walnut halves, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, salt
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/my-favorite-pesto-437376 (may not work)