Sunny Spring Pea & Basil Vegan Pesto (Gluten-Free)

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Last Updated on 12/19/2019

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!

I adore pesto; and this Vegan Spring Pea and Basil Pesto is no exception!

It is:
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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Sunny Spring Pea & Basil Vegan Pesto (Gluten-Free)

by Kristen Wood | MOON and spoon and yum May-06-2018

A healthy, fresh, easy, and delicious Sunny Spring Pea and Basil Vegan Pesto made with sunflower seeds, mixed greens, fresh basil, peas, and lemon juice. Gluten-free, too!

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

Details

Prep time:
0 hrs 0 mins

Cook time:
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Total time:
0 hrs 5 mins

Yield:
approx. 2 cups pesto

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