A gluten-free and vegan Sunny Spring Pea & Basil Pesto made with spring peas, fresh basil, mixed greens, sunflower seeds, garlic, and lemon juice. This lovely pesto is easy, healthy, and DELICIOUS!
I adore pesto; and this Vegan Spring Pea and Basil Pesto is no exception!
Vegan Pea Pesto
- Light & fresh
- Healthy
- Creamy
- Easy to make
- Filling
- Beautifully green
- & Ridiculously tasty!
I love this pesto as a sandwich or wrap spread; and on chickpea pasta -- but the possibilities are endless, really!
I look forward to hearing how you love to use it, too!
Enjoy. xo.
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Vegan Pea Pesto
A gluten-free and vegan Sunny Spring Pea & Basil Pesto made with spring peas, fresh basil, mixed greens, sunflower seeds, garlic, and lemon juice. This delicious pesto is easy, healthy, and DELICIOUS!
Print Pin Rate Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 cup peas fresh or frozen
- 1 cup basil leaves packed
- 1/2 cup fresh mixed greens I use spinach and kale, packed
- 1/4 cup raw shelled sunflower seeds
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 tbs nutritional yeast
- 2 tbs olive oil
- 2 tbs lemon juice
- 3-5 tbs water
- to taste sea salt
Instructions
- In a food processor or high speed blender combine ingredients peas through lemon juice. Pulse until combined.
- Add water starting with 3 tbs and blend until a smooth consistency, adding more water if needed.
- Salt to taste.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 181mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 594IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
Equipment
Raw Sunflower Seeds
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Liz says
Positively delicious! I added a bit more lemon juice, and only had roasted, salted sunflower seeds. A huge hit served over spaghetti squash! Thank you!
Kristen Wood says
I'm so happy you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for sharing. 🙂