Name: Vegan basil and rocket pesto
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 handful fresh basil, leaves only; 1 handful wild rocket; 1 large clove of garlic (or 2 small); 2 Tbsp pine nuts; 1 Tbsp chopped walnuts (optional); 3 Tbsp olive oil; Juice of ½ lemon; 2 Tbsp grated plant-based cheese alternative or Nutritional yeast; Pinch of salt

Vegan basil and rocket pesto

20 Mar 2025

by Wholeness

Prep Time

5 minutes

Total Time

5 minutes

Background

This vegan basil and rocket pesto is a staple for those who follow a plant-based or dairy-free diet. It’s super easy to make and can be stored for 3 day in the fridge or spoon it in an ice cube tray and store in the freezer. It can be used for many recipes and dishes - add it to soups, stews, salads, grilled veggies and pasta sauces; make puff pastry twists &pinwheels with it, use it as pizza sauce or as nibble topping or just simply serve it with cooked pasta, couscous or bulgar.

Ingredients

1 handful fresh basil, leaves only
1 handful wild rocket
1 large clove of garlic (or 2 small)
2 Tbsp pine nuts
1 Tbsp chopped walnuts (optional)
3 Tbsp olive oil
Juice of ½ lemon
2 Tbsp grated plant-based cheese alternative or Nutritional yeast
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Put the basil leaves, wild rocket, nuts and garlic in a small food processor.
Add the oil and whiz for a few seconds.
Add the lemon juice and whiz again.
Add the grated cheese alternative or Nutritional yeast.
Season with salt and pepper, then whiz again, until you get a slightly textured paste.

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