~25 min
10 min
~10 min
~350 kcal
Ingredients
Name | Amount | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | cup | ||
1 | cup | tightly packed | |
0.5 | cup | or other seeds, nuts | |
2 | cloves | or 1 teaspon of garlic powder | |
1 | unit | ||
2 | tablespoon | ||
12 | oz | of choice | |
1 | teaspoon | ||
optional for topping |
Description
A vibrant, flavorful pesto made with fresh arugula and basil, blended with raw cashews and nutritional yeast for a cheesy, creamy texture—all without any oil. This quick, 5-minute sauce is perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or as a dip.
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a food processor, combine arugula, basil, lemon juice, cashews, nutritional yeast, garlic, and salt. Blend until well combined, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the pesto sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately, topped with vegan parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes:
- For a nut-free version, substitute raw sunflower seeds for cashews.
- Store leftover pesto in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This pesto also works well as a spread for sandwiches or as a dip for vegetables.
Nutrition per Serving
Name | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbohydrates | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
~120 kcal | ~4.5 g | ~5 g | ~7.5 g | ~2.5 g | ~200-500 mg | |
~350 kcal | ~16 g | ~24 g | ~20 g | ~4 g | ||
~70 kcal | ~2 g | ~4 g | ~8 g | ~2 g | ||
~300 kcal | ~14 g | ~20 g | ~20 g | ~3 g | ~400 mg | |
~120 kcal | ~2 g | ~0.5 g | ~27 g | ~4 g | ||
~50 kcal | ~0.5 g | ~0.1 g | ~13 g | ~1 g | ~2 mg | |
~350 kcal | ~10 g | ~12 g | ~50 g | ~4 g | ||
~100 kcal | ~26 g | |||||
~25 kcal | ~6 g | ~1 g | ||||
~180 kcal | ~2 g | ~7 g | ~28 g | ~4 g | ||
~90 kcal | ~1 g | ~7 g | ~7 g | ~2 g | ||
~90-110 kcal | ~25-30 g | ~2-3 g | ||||
~20 kcal | ~1 g | ~4 g | ~2 g | ~350 mg | ||
~16 kcal | ~4 g | ~4 g | ~4 g | ~4 g | ~40 mg | |
~24 kcal | ~1 g | ~2 g | ~2 g | ~1 g | ~360 mg | |
~120 kcal | ~1 g | ~30 g | ~1-2 g | |||
~35 kcal | ~9 g | ~0.3 g | ||||
~120 kcal | ~1 g | ~9 g | ~7 g | ~2 g | ~150 mg | |
~230-270 kcal | ~4 g | ~13 g | ~25 g | ~4 g | ~50 mg | |
~250-300 kcal | ~2-3 g | ~10-12 g | ~35-40 g | ~4 g | ~50-100 mg | |
~350 kcal | ~18 g | ~20 g | ~25 g | ~4 g | ~900 mg | |
~237 kcal | ~5 g | ~15 g | ~23 g | |||
~10 kcal | ~0.5 g | ~2.5 g | ~150 mg | |||
~200-250 kcal | ~2-3 g | ~5-10 g | ~45 g | ~2-3 g | ||
~40-60 kcal | ~10-15 g | |||||
~120 kcal | ~2 g | ~3.5 g | ~22 g | ~2-3 g | ~200-300 mg | |
~877 kcal | ~1 g | ~6 g | ~20 g | ~0.8 g | ~4.3 mg | |
~25 kcal | ~0.5 g | ~6-7 g | ~1-2 g | ~150-200 mg | ||
~10-30 kcal | ||||||
~250-300 kcal | ~3-4 g | ~3-5 g | ~50-60 g | ~7-9 g | ||
~180 kcal | ~10 g | ~20 g | ~4 g | |||
~120 kcal | ~4 g | ~25 g | ~2 g | |||
~120 kcal | ~2 g | ~10 g | ~6 g | ~2.5 g | ||
~90 kcal | ~0.5 g | ~9 g | ~1 g | |||
~240 kcal | ~3 g | ~24 g | ~3 g | ~1 g | ~120 mg | |
~120 kcal | ~4 g | ~8 g | ~10 g | ~2 g | ~600 mg |