Simple Vegan Pesto Fresh And Flavorful

Published 3/9/2021 Pesto is such a fun way to flavor pastas, proteins, and anything in between. Our classic pesto recipe is a popular one on Fit Foodie Finds, but we wanted to make a vegan pesto that is sans dairy and cheese.

Simple Vegan Pesto

Going the extra mile to make a simple sauce to pair with any meal is always a good idea. You will thank yourself once you’re ready to eat because sauces can enhance pretty much any recipe. This vegan pesto is fresh, made with real ingredients, and is 100% plant-based. That’s right, there’s no cheese involved and it only takes 10 minutes.

What is vegan pesto made of?

Vegan pesto is made by pureeing fresh basil, olive oil, lemon juice, and homemade parmesan cheese together. How is vegan pesto different from regular pesto? The main difference between the two is that regular pesto uses real paremsan cheese, which is not vegan. Vegan pesto uses a plant-based cheese (or no cheese at all) to make it vegan.

Fresh Flavors

Fresh basil: fresh basil is the base of this vegan pesto. The fresher the better! Vegan parmesan: vegan parmesan cheese might sound like a pain to make, but it’s actually super simple. Plus, you can keep it on hand at all times for easy access! Olive oil: olive oil adds a wonderfully nutty flavor to this pesto, and makes it a great sauce for flavoring and cooking with. Lemon Juice: a little bit of citrus helps bring out all of the delicious flavors of this vegan pesto sauce. Garlic: go garlic or go home!

How to Make Vegan Pesto

Serving Suggestions

Got vegan pesto? Now what? Here are some super simple ideas for how to eat this delicious sauce! Vegan Parmesan Cheese

Too thin?

If things seem a little bit too thin, simply add more fresh basil. That should do the trick!

Add Other Herbs

Try adding other fresh herbs into your vegan pesto such as mint, parsley, or thyme! It will give your vegan pesto some depth.

In pasta: toss this pasta with fresh pasta and cherry tomatoes for a light and delicious pasta. As a marinade: try marinating tofu, veggies, or even garbanzo beans in this vgan pesto for a delicious mediterranean flare. As a sauce: drizzle some vegan pesto on top of roasted potatoes, on top of a Buddha bowl, or even on steak (not vegan, we know)