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Oil-Free Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto - Easy, Healthy, Plant-Based, Gluten-Free, Raw, Quick, Simple, Vegan Dip Spread Recipe (21)
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Oil-Free Sun-Dried Tomato Vegan Pesto

Sun-dried tomatoes are bursting with bright flavor for this easy Oil-Free Sun-Dried Tomato Vegan Pesto.  Almonds provide a creamy base while fresh basil and nutritional yeast bring classic Italian flavor. 
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dip, Sauce, Spread
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Healthy, Italian, Plant-Based, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: basil, dairy-free, dip, easy, healh, Italian, nutritional yeast, oil-free, pesto, plant-based, quick, spread, tomato, vegetarian, wfpb
Servings: 8
Calories: 53kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup whole almonds 72g
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes 27g
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast 20g
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • dash black pepper

Instructions

  • To make the Oil-Free Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto: In a food processor, combine the almonds, sun-dried tomatoes, nutritional yeast, and water. Puree until creamy, about 1 minute. Add the remaining ingredients. Puree 10 seconds, just to bring everything together.
  • Taste to adjust seasoning.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 7 days. Freeze for longer.

Notes

Use on Whole Wheat Flatbread, Chickpea Garden Burgers, or Super Green Quinoa Sliders.
Yield: about 2 cups