vegan pesto
Monday 08.20.12 
you know what's better than homemade pesto? NOTHING! i want to eat it by the spoonful it's just so damn yummy! it's also brilliantly simple- you'll kick yourself for not making it before. there are a million and one things to do with it once you've got it, and tomorrow i'll post my first suggestion. as with all simple recipes- use the highest quality and freshest ingredients you can get your mitts on. and lastly: anyone who thinks you need parmesan cheese to make an incredible pesto is dead wrong. save money, your arteries and cows- try it vegan!
the what:
3 cups fresh basil, sans stems
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup pine nuts
4 small/medium cloves of garlic
sea salt
the how: throw it all in a food processor and blend. add salt to taste. show no restraint.
Reader Comments (11)
Pesto is one of the best things on earth (and on pasta, a baguette...)
I made a basil/pine nut based one for the first time just recently, it did not disappoint :)
Though these versions are not vegan, they are my favorites:
http://maggiemarsek.com/home/2011/03/recipe-wednesday-pistachio-pesto/
http://maggiemarsek.com/home/2011/08/recipe-wednesdays-tomato-almond-pesto/
Ooh, I need to start making my own pesto, thanks for the inspiration!
I love pesto! And making your own is actually so simple... I like the fact that I'm in control of what I put in my pesto. For example, high quality olive oil instead of sunflower oil, which is what they most often use in the ones you buy. I love that your recipe is vegan!
I'm not very good with dairy, so I love you forever for this recipe!
yay! i'm so happy ya'll are into this one. it's seriously SO good!
This looks delicious, nothing quite says summer like pesto!
Best,
Alison
heartofgoldandluxury.blogspot.com
Made your pesto for an impromptu dinner with friends...served with cheese tortellini and fresh french bread baguette (I know NOT vegan, but still)...so easy and SUCH a hit. Thanks for making me look like a modern-day Martha!! ;)
How long will this last in the fridge?