Vegan Hemp Pesto

15 mins Prep Time

0 mins Cook Time

Written By

TasteToronto

This recipe comes to you from our friends at Together Hemp - a Toronto based hemp company with a mission to provide products that are healthy for people and the planet. Their vegan hemp pesto is a surefire crowd pleaser than can be prepared in a matter of minutes. Enjoy!

Ingredients

1 clove minced garlic
½ cup Natural Together Hemp Hearts
3 cups packed basil leaves
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
½ teaspoon lemon juice
⅓ cup olive oil
Pinch of salt

Directions

Vegan Hemp Pesto

4 Steps

Step 1

Blend garlic, hemp hearts, and nutritional yeast in blender or food processor. Blend until combined (aprx. 30 seconds).
Step 2

Add basil leaves, lemon zest, and salt, with machine running low, slowly add olive oil through the pour spout.
Step 3

Blend until oil is combined and paste is formed. Scrape sides as needed, adding up to 2tbsp to achieve desired consistency.
Step 4

Salt to taste.