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Vegan Artichoke Pesto Recipe

By Jolinda Hackett, About.com

Vegan Artichoke Pesto Recipe. Have fun with vegan pesto by going beyond just basil! Artichokes add a unique Italian flavor to this easy vegan pesto recipe. You could always make this recipe more traditional (but not vegan) by adding some cheese and omitting the nutritional yeast. Related video: How to Make Pesto.

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup walnuts or pine nuts
  • 1/2 cup artichoke hearts, drained
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • juice from 1/2 a lemon
  • one bunch fresh basil
  • 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth, adding more olive oil if needed. You can also add more olive oil for a creamier sauce-like consistency.

Serve over pasta or with crackers for an appetizer.

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