MUST-TRY VEGAN PESTO | pesto 3 ways

Tips on how to make vegan pesto, how to customize it, and three easy pesto recipes to use on pasta, pizza, toast, salads, grain bowls, veggies, and more!
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[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi friends! Stick around for some outtakes at the end, including my most unexpected talent 😂😭

[@Sarah-un3vk]

didn't see that coming lol!

[@Victory..I]

7:55

[@sandygrow5698]

LOL!

[@joshmargulis3750]

Nice out!

[@marirose756]

Both my daughters share that talent with you!! 🤣 Bwahaha

[@gretamunaro388]

As an italian, I have a little tip for you to prevent the basil to oxide and to keep the pesto of a bright green: add one or two ice cubes while blending it! We always use this quick method instead of blanching it, guaranteed results 🤞🏼♥️

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Ahh so cool! I had never heard of that and have never seen anyone do it. I will definitely try it out soon (I am making pesto again tomorrow hehe).

[@MC-ko2mx]

This is genius - thanks for sharing!

[@BeetTheRush]

Sounds like a great idea! Thanks for the tip!

[@curedbytheonomy]

RainbowPlantLife did it work?

[@damilamidoo]

does it water down the pesto much (I’d like to try it out!)?

[@TourmalineDragonfly]

If you are using walnuts instead of pine nuts.. add a pinch of ground rosemary or fresh rosemary to add the pineness back into the pesto :)

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Ooh I like that idea! Fresh rosemary is one of my favorite ingredients!

[@foggybottomz]

Genius!

[@darthszarych5588]

That's a good tip! I will have to try that!

[@oligifford6664]

thank you so much!

[@taylorlaverdiere2463]

Every week is another video better than the last!! LOVE Saturday’s because of your uploads! So consistent.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Aww thank you Taylor! I have been trying my best :) I am moving to California in 2 weeks so tried to get out as many as I could before moving takes over my life lol.

[@doubletakerotts]

I made the Thai Pesto for lunch today - I’m going to eat it every day for the rest of my life! 😋😂 New favorite!!!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Haha yay! I'm so happy you loved it so much. Thanks for sharing Lori!

[@mazum999]

😄

[@lisanow6856]

Love the basil storage tips -- both blanching and adding oil on top! Also great Pesto "Formula"! Thank you.

[@EwkaDworczak]

Thank you so much 🙏. I simply LOVE your recipes.

[@YoGinny]

These are some GREAT ideas, thank you so much for sharing ❤️

[@margarett_b]

What a fabulous idea to view the pesto as a technique rather than a particular sauce! I love the ideas you've suggested and I must say, I already want to experiment even more with my pestos!

[@craiglongley7525]

Okay, you are Absolutley the best. I love your recipes and your explanations. Perfect. Thank you!

[@TheBoyjah]

Thai pesto = BRILLIANT! Culinary life at this home will never ever be the same and we thank RainbowPlantLife for that gift!!!!!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Awww I am so flattered! So happy you love it and thanks for sharing :)

[@PlantBasedBistro]

Your videos are always an inspiration. Great presentation, great ideas, entertaining and educational, thanks so much.

[@weelynn1862]

How do you not have a million subs yet? you have a wonderful personality with excellent recipes with substitutes and also so informative! Thanks so much, defo will have 1 mill soon :) love from Ireland x

[@bleach700]

That basil plant is gorgeous! will we ever get a peek at all your fresh herbs and any tips and tricks for growing them?

[@cindyleefairfield5171]

Haha! Nisha, you are so adorable. I love your cooking style and make your Instant Pot Chana Masala regularly. I went Vegan about 9 months ago and your Chanel has been a lifesaver for me. I have never felt better in my life after losing 50 lbs over the past 13 months. Thank you for all you do!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi there! Wow, that's amazing and I am so happy you are feeling better than you have ever felt before. That's the best result you can ask for :) So happy you enjoy my chana masala recipe and that my videos have been helpful for you on your vegan journey.

[@1024specialkay]

i absolutely love your recipes! Going to make the traditional pesto in a bit!! I'm so glad I found you in 2020 :)

[@margarett_b]

Oh yes, pesto pasta is just THE BEST. And honestly, homemade one is just next level! You can customize it, you know what's in there and it is just so much tastier and fresher!

[@nealieanderson512]

Can’t wait to try these!

[@kimburton4911]

Can’t wait to try this!

[@yoonie8339]

Thanks! It looks yum!

[@teemiller7499]

Can’t wait to try will get back with my thoughts which I know will be great everything I’ve tried I have loved ty so much

[@margarett_b]

I add lemon zest to my basil pesto as well and it is game - changing!

[@Mark-qt5ux]

I love this video thanks so much love

[@browngirlramblings]

I love pesto so much so I really appreciate this!

[@victoriaprevitt7058]

The quality of your content always impresses me!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Aww thanks Victoria! I appreciate that!

[@luchied.3865]

Lovely options. Thank you for sharing these recipes with us. MMMMM.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Glad you like them :)

[@rheag9045]

I made the basil pesto and thai pesto today. They both turned out absolutely delicious. Thank you from India 🇮🇳

[@neshajoshi3658]

Yum! So happy whenever you post! Those carrot 🥕 tops, never used them!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Aww thanks Nesha! I'm so happy you enjoy my videos. And yes, such a good use for carrot tops instead of throwing them away :)

[@bhumika_t]

The 2nd one is exactly like the green coriander chutney we make here in India except the soya/tamari. Loved the carrot pistachio one, quite different.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Yes! My mom makes cilantro mint chutney similarly, but uses coconut instead of nuts! I love it.

[@sandygrow5698]

I've never ventured beyond basil pesto, but now I have all the inspiration I need. Thank you!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Yeah! They're so many ways to customize it :) Enjoy!

[@JeanmvargasYT]

Love it! 😋

[@careTWOdance]

I love this! New spins on pesto :-D Also that burp was so funny

[@reesefewell3207]

I love all the descriptive words you use, keeps it fun and zingy! 😄🍋 and thanks for the basil blanching tip I'm gonna try that next time I make pesto.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

You are so welcome! I'm glad you enjoy the descriptions too!

[@MrsMMcG]

You are so funny Nisha! 🤣 ...love these pesto sauces!! Thank you ♥️🌱♥️

[@SweetJennyFan]

I love your creativity RPL.....Thank you.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

You are so welcome!

[@Wowo89101]

Okayyy my mind is blown!! Using pesto as a template for other recipes?? How many other things can be done like this? You are a culinary goddess I’m so impressed 😱

[@allieg.1656]

I always substitute pine nuts for sunflower seeds :) it‘s a lot cheaper and tastest just as good (its amazing to toast them first)

[@iinrisam5847]

Hi thank u for the tips! I was looking for an alternative for the walnut and then i saw ur comment 😁 mind sharing thehr amount of sunflower seeds?

[@themechanicjojo]

I have alot of this. Thank you

[@BreannLaFaye]

I did hemp seeds and it was still delicious 😋

[@safianawaz2261]

thanks for tip

[@katerinaleoudi8801]

Hallo from Austria! I loved your idea of using the carrot tops for the pesto! Im going to try it this week. Sending you much love 🤗

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi Katerina, thank you! It's such a great use for the carrot tops instead of throwing them away. Hope you'll try it :)

[@poonampatil7498]

I just love your voice and the way you speak.. Your recipes are most creative, healthy, tasty and colorful on KZbin 😍 I want to go grocery shopping now and make all 3 pestos.. thank you so much 💯

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Aw thank you so much Poonam! I am so happy you love my videos and recipes.

[@miss2slick]

OMG I did not know that basil was hydroponic. That is superb because I kept killing my basil. Would love to see a video on home grown herbs if you've any tips/tricks!

[@KarlEFX]

So I was loathe to add nutritional yeast to $5 of basil, $3 of pine nuts and some very nice extra virgin olive oil... but I have great faith in Nisha and... it was so GOOD! I add it every time now. Really wonderful nutty richness without parm. Thank you Nisha.

[@Piecesofjoyfulness]

Love your work🍇

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thank you so much!

[@veganbeets]

The Thai one sounds AMAZING!

[@drvincentesposito]

Pesto is my favorite sauce, and easily the most versatile (imo) out there! I haven't made classic pesto in such a long time (experimenting gets in the way😂), but I was lucky enough to spend some time with my mom last night and made one together to put over some fava beans and sweet potato pasta. I always love seeing other pesto variations , these look amazing!!😋

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thanks Vincent! We've been buying fresh basil every week at the farmers market this summer so we've made so much classic pesto, but I agree - experimenting is so fun! And glad you go to make some with your mom, how fun :)

[@drvincentesposito]

@RainbowPlantLife It was a lot of fun I must say!😂😋 Do you visit the Grand Army Plaza Farmers' Market? When we were living in Park Slope, we would go there every week! I miss going so frequently!😂

[@Bubbagoose18]

Wow, if I had a basil plant like that I could have pesto all the time! As it turns out, I have been literally craving pesto, which is a good summer flavor. Thanks again Nisha!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

I wish I could get this much basil yearround, but just during the summer from the farmers market. I love using other herbs like cilantro or parsley for pesto when basil is not in season!

[@ladyfae4797]

Wow everything looks delicious 😋

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thank you so much :)

[@andreadybvik]

I really want to try the thai pesto! Sounds sooo delicious!

[@jeaniekurtis1995]

I always struggle with basil pesto going brown, thank you for this tip!

[@_Oscar326]

I never would have thought to make pesto out of carrot tops. Looking forward to trying this

[@marzenadziuk174]

I just tried the carrot top pesto. I was a little reluctant first but bo, it came out absolutely delicious! Thanks!

[@alexanderbertallo1995]

Well done... Thanks for the recipes...

[@RainbowPlantLife]

My pleasure 😊

[@jollyjokress3852]

Wow, thanks for showing the carrot-top recipe! I like using stuff that else will be thrown into the bin.

[@aquagallery]

I add carrot tops to pesto or palak paneer (tofu) all the time! Another great way to use it is to juice it with lemon and ginger and serve over ice with agave. It makes a delicious summer drink. Love this video!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Ooh i will have to try that with my palak tofu recipe next time! And had no idea you could add it to a beverage. Thanks for the tips!

[@AskBobnFran]

Excellent video! We are both in our 80's and are all about healthy aging. Getting older does have to mean getting sicker. We still strive for a strong body, calm mind, & positive outlook. The content you present is very helpful.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

I love that and your approach and mentality. Thanks for sharing!

[@rupamagdy805]

Great video! Love the Thai version. Will certainly try that❤️

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thank you Rupa! Hope you'll love the Thai-inspired pesto!

[@PrettierAfter50]

I need to try your Thai pesto. What a great idea!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

It's so flavorful! Hope you'll love it :)

[@SonamPansari]

Umm, it looks super delicious. I myself keep the basic things in mind as you said greens, nuts, oil, garlic, and some kind of cheesey flavor and try to experiment with it. That cilantro one I have to try though. Thank you for sharing this!🧡

[@Pink0071]

Loved the buuuuurp. :D

[@NorLunacia]

The Thai inspired pesto looks so yummy! Must try! 😊

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thank you! It's such a fun and flavorful sauce!

[@sw1240]

I really like pesto but am not the biggest fan of the basil type, so this video is perfect inspiration! Definitely will try the thai one, it sounds so yummy

[@RainbowPlantLife]

I'm glad you found some inspiration in this video! The Thai-inspired one is SO flavorful! I hope you'll love it :)

[@annetteleggett9854]

I’m going to have to give the Thai and carrot pestos a try!

[@bn6123]

The best vegan food channel !!!🌱👌

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Aww I appreciate that so much!

[@munchingwithmariyah]

LOVE the carrot pistachio pesto, definitely going to make it! Don't have a compost or a bunny (hehe) so this is great!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hehe I wish i had a bunny! That would make me so happy!

[@hummushero9428]

The Thai pesto looks interestingly amazing. Will have to try this. 👍 🌱

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Yes! It's so flavorful and fun!

[@vivianrios6007]

Your GOOD!! 👍🙏🏼

[@flowerpowerbeauty8335]

A vegan food channel that I can actually watch, thank you :)

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Yay! Thank you!

[@beverlyjohnson194]

The belch at the end was epic lol.

[@withhelenblog]

I’ve been craving Thai food so much lately and can just have spoonfuls of the carrot top pesto 🤤

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thai food is my favorite! I love the Thai flavors in this pesto :)

[@anijay545]

Awesome recipes! Also what do you use to edit your videos? So great!

[@darthszarych5588]

I gotta try the tai inspired pesto. I love cilantro!

[@DavidSenteno]

I'm not a fan of pesto but I never thought of it as a process to develop new tastes from. Thanks for sharing...and you are good at speaking😁

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thank you David! You should try out some of the other options if you don't love classic pesto :)

[@photosbycarmenkc3509]

You are the bomb. Thank you. ❤️U

[@annak1371]

Thank you.

[@BlowUpTheOutsideWorld]

"I'm good at speaking" + that little dance was cute

[@jamiereeves331]

I bought your cookbook and made the frijoles. They were delicious; however, I questioned why I made these when it's 96 degrees here in Columbus, Ohio :-) These pesto dishes look fabulous and more appropriate for my summer weather. Thank you for sharing. I look forward to your videos every week.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Haha I feel you! But at least you used the instant pot for it :) I hope you'll enjoy the pesto recipes and so happy you look forward to my videos :)

[@susakitchenfood]

Great video, love this dish and I will sure try it. Thanks for sharing!

[@quinnmcadams9733]

Love this!! I tried carrot top pesto once and 🤢🤢. I didnt blanch the tops (didn't realize that I needed too). I would be willing to try this recipe tho! All of these pestos look so good! Can't wait to try them! 😄

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Yeah, they're quite tough so blanching is key! I hope you enjoy the pesto recipes :)

[@GabyP17]

This looks so good. My basil plant is slowly but surely growing and I can’t wait to make pesto when it’s ready! Pine nuts sound delish but you’re right they can be super expensive.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thanks Gaby! So nice you're growing a basil plant! And yes, pine nuts are so buttery good but pricy, so most of the time I use walnuts, pistachios, or cashews!

[@GabyP17]

RainbowPlantLife luckily I’m growing cilantro chili pepper and mint so all these recipes are great! Lol. Cashews are a great idea!

[@desigreen1916]

I LOVE this! I'm going to try that thai inspired pesto ASAP. I'm curious, what kind of noodles did you use?

[@pritis2766]

Yummy Di never tried pesto salad 🥗 will try it 😘looking forward to seeing your videos didi stay safe and blessed Di love ❤️ u always ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰😍😍🙏🙏

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thanks Priti! It's such a yummy sauce, hope you get to try it. Enjoy your weekend!

[@gracemathai1677]

Amazing pesto sauce!! Substituted pine nuts for almonds.

[@Victory..I]

You deserve 1m subs!!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Aww thank you Vijay, I appreciate that!

[@rudeboymon3177]

Cool video 😎👍

[@alexandra499520]

I just made pesto from the basil leaves I grow on my balcony and i followed you guidelines and it was sooooooo good!! I put parmesan instead of nutritional yeast because I’m not vegan but it was spectacular!!! So much better than any pesto sauce I ever bought! Thank you for this! 🌸🥰

[@christianfiguroa7147]

Aw Wow so Blessfull Thanks🥰😛😍🤪😇

[@withramya]

Loved that burp at the end 😂

[@espau163]

i LLOOOVVVEEE pesto

[@RainbowPlantLife]

My boyfriend won't stop saying "pesto is the BEST-O." I'm going to break up with him 😂

[@elainethomas7277]

Love your videos, you make me smile and brighten my day. Just about to order some pine nuts but was alerted to the possibility of ‘pine mouth’ . Do you know anything about it? Might just try the peanut or carrot top pestos.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thank you Elaine! That's so nice to hear that :) I've never experienced pine mouth - it sounds like it affects only a small number of people. But, you could also make the classic version with walnuts or pistachios, I do that all the time.

[@Ash-el9cb]

Hi Nisha. Did you propagate all that basil yourself? The roots look so long? I've tried several times but can never get the stems to grow roots in water and they just end up withering and dying. Any tips? Thanks!

[@ashleyrondeau662]

When you said "carrot top pesto," I thought you meant a pesto that you put on top of carrots lol Ingenious.

[@chrisrosenkreuz23]

If you add a bit of water when you fine-blend the pine nuts with the lemon and salt they will fluff up and you won't get that runny texture to your pesto. The oil will then blend into the emulsion making a rich thick paste.

[@AMBRITACUISINES]

Nice. .... keep posting dear

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thank you!

[@margarett_b]

Honestly, carrot top pesto is one of my faves. However, I have never thought of using pistachios in it! I will have to give it a try as the flavours seem fantastic, and I have a lot of carrots growing in the garden :D . Anyways, sending you lots of love! Stay safe and have a fantastic rest of the week! . P.S. Thank you for the bloopers! They made my day ;D

[@aleksandar2046]

THIS IS WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR! Thank youu. I am still on my vegan trial period and was desperate to find something to replace my bechamel sauce with 😂 Also, the quality of your vids is INSANEE ❤

[@Youngnrrwhtjwtjetk]

hey, are you still vegan? just wondering how it has been.

[@aleksandar2046]

@@Youngnrrwhtjwtjetk ayy hello there. I am not still vegan, but it hasn't been a change of heart or a loss of dedication or anything. I am trying to figure out what's the healthiest way to eat. I have made great changes to my diet and have loat some 6 kg. That wasn't too hard, though, since my previous diet was literal garbage. If I told you what it was, you'd think I was suicidal haha Now, the pesto was STELLARRRRRR. I still share pics of when I made it with new people I meet and am hoping to make it again sometime soon 😁 I probably didn't really answer your question, but feel free to ask anything again haha I will try harder to answer well Or we can just talk about anything else that has to do with diet and/or food haha

[@marcellorusciano]

Am I the only not vegan that watches her videos? Am I the only one totally in love with her?

[@maurice970]

Do you need to blanch the basil leafs if you planning on freezing the hummus? :)

[@ruthherrera86]

That’s the largest basil plant I’ve seen! Please give us some tips on your herb gardening.

[@stephenpace5623]

Nisha Be on the lookout for a pic of your peach cobbler recipe sent to you on Instagram, we made it last night. Very much enjoyed. Even got the very-vanilla so-delicious ice cream for perfection. Almond extract was also utilized for full rainbowplantlife form. Tha k you for your recipes.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Ooh I can't wait to check it out. So happy that you enjoyed the peach cobbler! Thanks for sharing, Stephen!

[@roseseaborg8135]

I love this recipe. How long can you freeze the pesto in the freezer. 😊

[@Ramyapad19]

Oops sorry just saw this now my gmail dont show the videos Yum looks delicious i am making this soon i will be putting this on pizza and pasta drooling over my samsung galaxy note 8 love your recipes making me hungry Thanks Ramya

[@RainbowPlantLife]

It's such a good sauce for pizza and pasta! Thanks, Ramya!