Pesto a la Daiya

Vegan Pesto made with a Daiya base, a great addition to any meal.

  • Vegan (476)
  • Soy Free (380)
  • Gluten Free (331)
  • Health Conscious (91)
Servings: 
1
Preparation Time: 
15 minutes
Ingredients: 
1 cup basil leaves
1/4 Daiya Mozzarella Style Shreds
Juice of half a lemon
1 head of garlic roast garlic
2 - 3 tbsp pumpkin Seeds (pepitas)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 - 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions: 

You must first roast the garlic. Place garlic in aluminum foil and drizzle with olive oil. Wrap tightly and roast for 45 - 50 minutes, or until tender without browning.

When garlic is roasted. In a small food processor, combine basil leaves, Daiya Mozzarella Style Shreds, lemon juice, 3 - 5 cloves of roasted garlic, olive oil, pumpkin seeds, and salt and pepper to taste.

Blend until roughly combined. Check consistency and add water a table spoon at a time until desired thickness.

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