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5 MINUTE VEGAN OLIVE PESTO PASTA

Vegan, Dairy-free, Gluten-free

Cook Time5 minutes

2 people
 


If super simple meals are your thing, you’re going to love this pesto. All you’ll need is 5 minutes and a food processor to whip up this vegan dinner!

Recipe by Minako Umehara – @365cleaneats

INGREDIENTS

Pesto

  • 60 g cashew nuts*
  • 2 cup basil tightly packed
  • 10 pitted green olives
  • 2 tbsp savoury yeast flakes*
  • 1/4 tbsp salt*
  • 4-5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil*
  • 2-3 tsp lemon juice
  • 1-2 cloves garlic (optional but highly recommended)
  • black pepper*

To Serve

  • Your choice of cooked pasta (try our quinoa elbow twists for a gluten-free option)
  • Fresh basil leaves to garnish

METHOD

  • 1. Pulse all pesto ingredients until smooth.
  • 2. Mix pesto and cooked pasta. Garnish, salt to taste and enjoy!
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