🌿 2 cups fresh basil leaves (packed)
🥜 ¼ cup walnuts, almonds, or pine nuts (lightly toasted for extra flavor)
🧄 2 cloves garlic
🍋 Juice and zest of 1 lemon
🧀 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast (for a cheesy flavor)
🛢 ¼ cup olive oil (or more as needed)
🥄 ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
💦 ¼ cup water (or as needed for desired consistency)
🌶 Optional: A pinch of red pepper flakes (for heat)
2. Instructions
📌 1. Blend the Ingredients
- In a food processor or blender, add basil, nuts, garlic, lemon juice, zest, nutritional yeast, and salt.
- Pulse until finely chopped.
📌 2. Add Olive Oil & Adjust Consistency
- Slowly drizzle in olive oil while blending until smooth.
- Add water, one tablespoon at a time, for a thinner consistency.
📌 3. Taste & Adjust
- Adjust salt, lemon, or nutritional yeast if needed.
- Blend once more for a creamy texture.
📌 4. Serve & Enjoy! 🍽️
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
