Preparation Time : 30 minutes

  • 1  POUND               FRESH BASIL LEAVES
  • 1  CUP                      CHOPPED FRESH PARSLEY
  • 3/4  CUP                 EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
  • 1/2  CUP                  WALNUT PIECES
  • 1/4  CUP                  NUTRITIONAL YEAST FLAKES  (from health food stores)
  • 5  CLOVES              PEELED GARLIC, OR MORE
  • 1/4  CUP                  LEMON JUICE
  • 1   TEASPOON        SEA SALT, TO YOUR TASTE
  1. Place all ingredients EXCEPT basil and parsley in the food processor and process until smooth.  Stop and scrape the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula at least once.
  2. Remove stems from the basil .. Add the basil leaves one handful at a time processing in between handfuls  just long enough to roughly chop the leaves and make room for more.
  3. When all leaves are in, process everything until smooth …about 1 minute.
  4. Serve or chill immediately.

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NOTES : Wow, the serving possibilities for this pesto are extensive…on pasta, as dip for crackers or bread, or as a condiment for fish. The bright green color is  absolutely inviting and no one believes there is no dairy in this recipe. Thank you Jen !!!

Recipe By     : JENNIFER LYNN

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