The nutritional yeast in this rich, vibrant green pesto lends a flavor similar to that of parmesan cheese in traditional pesto. Serve over pasta, whole grains, or steamed or grilled veggies.

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Name: Vegan Pesto Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Pine nuts; 1/2 cup Walnuts; 2 to 4 Cloves Garlic roughly chopped; 4 cups Basil fresh packed; 5 teaspoons mellow white miso; 3/4 cup silken tofu; 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon Ground black pepper

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INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup Pine nuts
1/2 cup Walnuts
2 to 4 Cloves Garlic ; roughly chopped
4 cups Basil fresh ; packed
5 teaspoons mellow white miso
3/4 cup silken tofu
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon Ground black pepper

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INSTRUCTIONS

Pulse pine nuts and walnuts in a food processor until finely chopped. Add garlic and pulse a few more times to blend. Add basil in batches, pulsing after each addition. Add miso, tofu, yeast, salt and pepper and pulse again until creamy and well combined. Chill until ready to use.

Nutrition

Per serving (2 Tablespoons): 70 calories (50 from fat), 6g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 125mg sodium, 3g total carbohydrate (1g dietary fiber, 1g sugar), 3g protein

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Serving Size: 1 Serving (199g)
Recipe Makes: 2 Servings

Calories: 436
Calories from Fat: 320 (73%)

Amt Per Serving		% DV

	Total Fat 35.6g	47 %
	Saturated Fat 2.5g	12 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 9.4g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 19.3g
Cholesterol 0mg		0 %
Sodium 476.5mg		16 %
Potassium 876.2mg		23 %
Total Carbohydrate 14.7g		4 %
	Dietary Fiber 6.8g	27 %
	Sugars, other 7.9g
Protein 23g		33 %
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Calories per serving: 436

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