Vegan Kale Cashew and Basil Pesto Pasta is a fun twist on traditional pesto. The kale pesto is bright and fresh - made with only a few plant-based ingredients, this pesto is dairy-free and oil-free. Ready in just 20 minutes!
Classic pesto calls for basil pine nuts, but kale and cashews are a delicious twist on the traditional recipe.
This pesto still tastes like the classic recipe because even though we're using kale, there's still basil for that traditional pesto flavor. Kale just adds some earthiness and more nutrients.
Plus, sometimes basil can get expensive!! If you don't grow it at home and don't want to fork over the cash for like six packages from the store, kale is a more affordable option.
And cashews are a great sub for pine nuts - they are smooth and sweet, a great complement to the bite of kale flavor.
Step 1. Make the pesto. Blend the kale, basil, cashews, nutritional yeast, and salt in a food processor. With the processor running, pour in the lemon juice to achieve a paste consistency.
Step 2. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and rinse well.
Step 3. Transfer the pasta to a bowl and toss with the pesto, stirring evenly to coat. Enjoy!
If you can't eat almonds or other nuts, use an equivalent amount of sunflower seeds instead.
This recipe also tastes great using just kale! It doesn't have the classic basil taste but is still a bright, fresh pesto for your pasta.
Thank you God for fresh summer foods. Thank you for this quick and easy pesto that fuels our bodies. Help us to enjoy this food. Amen.
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Vegan Kale Cashew and Basil Pesto Pasta is a fun twist on traditional pesto. The kale pesto is bright and fresh - made with only a few plant-based ingredients, this pesto is dairy-free and oil-free. Ready in just 20 minutes!
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