luca had never been a fan of cooking, but recently he had been feeling inspired to get into it. he was determined to make something delicious and that would impress his friends – so he decided to try making oil-free vegan spinach and basil pesto.
luca had never seen a more beautiful dish! the deep green color of the pesto was simply mesmerizing; it reminded him of a field in springtime, full of life and joy. he couldn’t help but smile as he stirred the ingredients together with an old wooden spoon. it felt like magic!
when all his friends gathered around the table, they were astounded by what they saw: a vibrant green creation that smelled absolutely divine. even though none of them had ever tried vegan food before, everyone agreed that this dish seemed too good not to try – so they gave it a go!
the verdict? deliciousness beyond words! everyone raved about how flavorful yet light this meal was; even luca’s picky brother could not stop eating it. all in all, making oil-free vegan spinach pesto turned out to be one of luca’s best decisions ever – who knew healthy food could taste so amazing?!
can you make pesto with spinach instead of basil?
yes, you can just use spinach instead of basil in pesto. spinach has a milder flavor than basil, which makes it more versatile and easier to combine with other ingredients. additionally, spinach is a nutrient-dense green. this makes it a great substitute for basil in pesto, as it adds a subtle flavor without overpowering the other ingredients.
when substituting spinach, the flavors of the garlic and nuts or seeds will become more prominent. to balance this out, you can add a splash of lemon juice to freshen up your pesto.
ingredients
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup raw cashews
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water
- salt and pepper to taste
instructions
- rinse and dry the spinach and basil leaves.
- in a food processor, add the spinach, basil, cashews, garlic, nutritional yeast, and lemon juice.
- pulse until everything is well combined.
- with the food processor running, slowly add water until the mixture reaches a smooth, spreadable consistency.
- scrape down the sides of the food processor as needed.
- add salt and pepper to taste.
notes
enjoy your oil-free vegan spinach and basil pesto on pasta, sandwiches, or as a dip for veggies!
How did our spinach and basil pesto turn out?
We ate our spinach and basil pesto with homemade vegan pasta, and it was delicious! We felt so satisfied and happy with the meal.
It was a reminder that vegan food can be just as flavorful and enjoyable as non-vegan food. We plan to make this dish again soon, and we’re already looking forward to it.
From pizzas to pasta, salads to sandwiches, pesto adds a delicious and vibrant flavor to any meal. tell us how you like to eat pesto in the comments below!
