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Creamy Basil Pesto

YIELD : 2 cups

Ingredients

  • 1/2 package Mori-Nu Plus Fortified Tofu (refrigerate remaining tofu)
  • 2 tbsp pine nuts
  • 1 packed cup fresh basil leaves
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
     

Instructions

  1. In a small pan, toast pine nuts over medium-low heat until golden brown, stirring frequently. Let cool.
  2. In a blender, add the rest of the ingredients along with the cooled pine nuts, then process until smooth.
  3. Serve with pasta or use as a dip for chips!
     

Tips

  • For a stronger basil flavor, use up to 2 packed cups of fresh basil.
  • Nutritional yeast is NOT the same as brewer’s yeast. This recipe only works with nutritional yeast.
  • 1/4 tsp salt is recommended for a dip, as chips are generally already salty. If using this as a sauce for pasta, add more salt as needed.
  • PLANT-BASED: Nutritional yeast provides the "cheesy" flavor that pesto would usually have, while Mori-Nu Plus Fortified Tofu provides the rich creaminess, all without any dairy!
  • GLUTEN-FREE: We used all gluten-free ingredients in this recipe, and it's great with gluten-free pasta! Mori-Nu Plus Fortified Tofu is Certified Gluten Free.
     

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Live the Plant Life, Good Life. Mori-Nu Plus Fortified Tofu is a good source of plant-based protein.