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A bowl of vegan almond pesto pasta, garnished with fresh basil.

Vegan Almond Pesto Pasta

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Vegan Almond Pesto Pasta will be your new summer favorite. The almond pesto is nutty and fresh - made with only a few plant-based ingredients, this pesto is dairy-free and oil-free. Ready in just 20 minutes!
Servings 4
Calories 87
Author Elizabeth

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Packed Fresh Basil
  • ⅓ Cup Raw Almonds
  • 2 Tablespoons Nutritional Yeast
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • ½ Teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ Teaspoon Pepper
  • 8-12 Ounces Pasta of Choice

Instructions

  • Make the pesto. Blend the basil, almonds, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a food processor. Add a tablespoon of water to achieve a paste consistency.
  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and rinse well.
  • Transfer the pasta to a bowl and toss with the pesto, stirring evenly to coat. Enjoy!

Notes

**Nutrition information is for the pesto only, and does not include pasta.

Nutrition

Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 291mg | Potassium: 203mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 634IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg