Low-fat Pesto
Enjoy that lush pesto taste the low-fat and vegan way. The secret is using white beans, which become very creamy tasting when blended. (We use a similar technique in our delicious Artichoke & Filo Pie )
Ingredients:
- 1 large pack of fresh basil (or two regular packs)
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 x 440g tin of cannellini or white haricot beans
- 1 tbsp water
- 4 tbsp nutritional yeast flakes (Engevita brand, health food shops)
- 2-3 tbsp fresh lemon juice, to taste
- 1/2-3/4 tsp sea salt
Optional:
- A drizzle of olive oil if you really want it
Method:
- Blend the garlic until it's smooth - or just pulverise in a garlic crusher first.
- Add everything else and food process until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.
- Taste and add more seasoning if necessary.
- This will keep for up to three days in an air-tight container in the fridge but is nicest eaten as soon as possible.
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