Plant Based Vegan Basil Pesto: Whole Food Plant Based Recipes

[@heatherjones1661]

My family and I have made this several times now. I've added a little nutritional yeast too. We serve it over organic pasta. Thank you!

[@aiminghigh3162]

I loved your yummy 'pesto dance'! 😂I have substituted basil with oregano, and sunflower seeds instead of cashews or pine nuts. Love this recipe! Thank you!

[@abbiefultz7447]

You should do a garden tour! And garden harvest videos.

[@JaneThomas58]

It sounds good, Jill. I make mine with some miso and it is wonderful.

[@TheJaroudiFamily]

I was just talking about making a pesto this week! Perfect timing.

[@anutikkituna1220]

You're the best!!! I really wanted some healthy pesto and here you go!!!

[@paulinefollett3099]

It looks so good. Step one, grow your own basil. I have not done this yet.

[@teresacesario6247]

Looks really good, especially with the lemon. Thank you!

[@stevewallschlaeger4574]

omg that sounds so awesome. I thought you were going to say nutritional yeast and yet this sounds so much better still with cashews. high in selenium too, who can get better than fresh basil. I am really anxious to get this on the table. merci beaucoup Madame.

[@lindagoode1251]

Just made it this morning and I LOVE it! Thank you so much!

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

Linda Goode Awesome 👏 🤗

[@lawrencelawrence3920]

Very nice. Thank you. I am looking forward to be making some.

[@curt1286]

Made this today, outstanding!

[@thriftyvegan73]

Fantastic idea to replace the oil with avo....super creamy deliciousness 😍

[@user-sv7ub3fd5w]

Another great recipe! & your hair looks super cute like that! 😊

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

Thank you =)

[@luv2cook.]

This is similar to how we make our pesto 😍. Loads of basil 🌿 growing in our garden as well. We add nutritional yeast for that cheesy taste.

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

OOooo I bet that tastes even better =)

[@luv2cook.]

The Whole Food Plant Based Cooking Show I think it’s good either way but yes it’s a lil cheesier with that and a pinch of Himalayan salt. My husband grows oregano and sometimes we add that. Or right now you could add a summer tomato 🍅 instead of water. Here’s an article regarding the many different types of pesto - all from different regions in Italy 🇮🇹. www.delallo.com/blog/marvel-simplicity-pesto-alla-genovese/#

[@Raccoon_Mama.]

I keep searching the stores for pesto.....NONE that are oil free that I can find, at least so far. Will be making this for sure!!

[@generic_official]

I love pesto, thank you for this! Based on this recipe, you could do the same thing for Bruschetta, as they are so similar.

[@laurealine5972]

Thanks so much for this recipe. Love you much

[@rivertam614]

How do you eat the pesto? on bread or on pasta...?

[@Musicismylove888]

Looks delicious. Thank you.

[@veggivet737]

I realize this is an old video. Haven't tried this yet, but will when I harvest my next batch of basil from the garden. Do you have any suggestions for preventing the pesto from turning an off green/brownish color? I've heard that some actually do a quick blanch of the basil leaves before popping them in the food processor...

[@judygrayson7896]

You did it again! Thanks

[@deaniesmith9527]

Looks yummy I can’t wait to try it 👍🏻😃

[@JOANNEMITCHELL100]

Looks yum Jill! And the close ups are great. Love the garden shots. Would it make a difference if you soaked the cashews for a couple of hours? Jo.

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

It would be even creamier =)

[@andrea8suarez]

Hi, what other nut besides of cashew can i use?

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

soaked almonds =)

[@aiminghigh3162]

sunflower seeds

[@jenniferbanister4895]

Can I freeze this?

[@Miss2uality]

I'm allergic to avocado, any other oil substitute I could use ?

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

You could use the another 1/2 avocado or 1/4 cup pine nuts =)

[@Miss2uality]

Thank you !

[@theresegonzales6613]

Could you make vid. on how to make vegan Swiss cheese?

[@juliashearer7842]

Hi Jill, someone recently told me that all nuts should be soaked to remove phytates. Please could you let me know your thoughts on this? I have never soaked them. Love your videos and your calm delivery. Your daughter did a great job in the curry video too. Can't wait to try this pesto!

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

I had read that that was the best way to eat nuts years ago. I tried it for a while but honestly I just don't have the time to do that method. The way I use most of our nuts thy need to be dry, so if I soaked them, I would then have to dehydrate them to dry them back out; even more time =(

[@juliashearer7842]

@@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow thank you for your reply Jill! I think I will carry on as I am too. 😊

[@myralongoria9940]

Thank you 😊

[@nancydarcy8976]

Can I use pinenuts instead of cashews or along with the cashews?

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

Yes

[@Poorstargazer23]

Love me some pesto!! 😍

[@greenblue1959]

This looks great! Is there any reason this recipe omits pine nuts?

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

Just a personal preference. I don't care for the flavor.

[@aiminghigh3162]

Pine nuts can be pricey. I've used sunflower seeds instead and the recipe was delicious!

[@christinepeters7110]

HI jill i don't have any cashews right now could i subsitute the cashews for walnuts?

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

Yes

[@mzoesp]

Looks lovely. Those basil plants are vibrant! What state do you live in?

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

NC

[@victoriazwergmaus9813]

What happen with some pepper? 🤔 love from a italien living in switzerland

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

Pepper would be great in this

[@timelessvegan6121]

Oil is a preservative. How long will this last in the frig? Very excited to try this oil free version. Thanks so much!

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

It will last about 5 days.

[@christinepeters7110]

HI jill how long did you pulse the pesto how many minutes?

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

It’s really difficult to give you a time because everyone has a different blender. This blender took less than 1 minute.

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

It’s really difficult to give you a time because everyone has a different blender. This blender took less than 1 minute.

[@christinepeters7110]

HI jill can i use coconut aminos instead of braggs?

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

Christine Peters Yes👍

[@christinepeters7110]

HI jill could i use coconut aminos instead?

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

Yes =)

[@AG-jf6wg]

Hi Jill. Can I sub walnuts for the avocado? Thanks.

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

Yes

[@saptarshilahiri9573]

Can I use tahini instead of the cashews?

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

Yes

[@sharonslife6153]

Lol, I can tell by your body wiggling while tasting this is one delicious concoction. 😀. Thank you

[@christinepeters7110]

Hi jill could i use raw almonds instead of cashews?

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

Christine Peters Yes

[@jenniferbanister304]

Can I freeze this recipe?

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

I haven’t tried freezing it but I think it would do ok. It might not stay super green though.

[@jenniferbanister304]

@@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow , I made the pesto recipe today, so good, I can't believe how wonderful it is.

[@gulnaaznarang3373]

Avacados are quite expensive here in India. Any alternative that you could suggest? Also, I'm so eager to try ALL of your recipes. You're a savious

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

You could replace it with sunflower seeds or more cashews.

[@gulnaaznarang3373]

@@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow great. Thank you so much❤️

[@lindagoode1251]

Jill, that is not the correct recipe. I think that is the one for the orange tahini salad dressing. Thank you for all the delicious recipes! I know I will love this one. Been searching for a good Pesto recipe.

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

Thank you for letting me know =) It is fixed now. Hope you enjoy it!

[@jackiefox7326]

I can never see link. Maybe it’s only US people can see it. I live in England.

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

Not sure what link you are referring to. It might depend on what you are watching the video on, laptop, phone or TV.

[@jackiefox7326]

Thank you for replying. I watch on iPad. I can’t see links most of the other shows I watch either. Never mind. Love your cooking show.

[@dilciaseecharan2146]

How come your pesto is so bright green what is your secret

[@macrumpton]

Cashews are a little boring and lacking in antioxidants for me, so I use walnuts or even hazelnuts.

[@rainguynw]

I need to stay low fat, so I have been using a can of white great northern beans instead of the avocado and cashews. Probably not as good as yours, but okay.

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

That is a great alternative. Great idea! =)

[@sonnja7855]

rainguynw You could also use silken tofu instead of the avocado, makes it very creamy and is low fat

[@shippermd]

Yum! I have to be soy free, so will sub coconut aminos vs braggs.

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

Absolutely =)

[@joenie]

I punched in the numbers in cron-o-meter, and it says 60% of the calories are from fat ... Just saying... Recipe Tastes good, though.

[@christinepeters7110]

sorry jill i already asked you this question.

[@thearmchairpsychic]

Jill, I love you and your videos! And this is probably me nitpicking, but the autotune intro is so cringy. I feel like whoever is singing there can just sing naturally and not filter it through pitch correction software and it would be beautiful! Thanks for listening!

[@wholefoodplantbasedcookingshow]

t1u9b8a8 The song was written and performed by my daughter. My daughter’s singing is natural and never altered by auto tune. Talia dalton.com