Super-Green Vegan Kale Pesto

Name: Super-Green Vegan Kale Pesto
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup packed fresh basil ((large stems removed)); 1 cup packed fresh parsley ((large stems removed)); 2 cups packed kale ((or other sturdy green such as collards or beet greens)); 3 Tbsp sunflower seeds, hemp seeds, or brazil nuts ((use seeds to keep nut-free)); 3 large cloves garlic ((peeled)); 1-2 Tbsp lemon juice; 3-4 Tbsp nutritional yeast; 1/4 tsp sea salt ((plus more to taste)); 2-3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil ((if avoiding oil, sub water)); 3-6 Tbsp water ((plus more as needed))

Instructions

Prep:10min

Easy vegan pesto with tons of fresh herbs, nutrient-rich kale, seeds, and nutritional yeast! The perfect 10-minute spread or sauce for Italian night and beyond! Vegan, gluten-free, and oil-free optional.

Updated at: Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:45:04 GMT