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    Home » Recipes » Dinner

    Chickpea Pesto (quick + vegan)

    Published: Jan 27, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links. · Leave a Comment

    Toss your favorite pasta in this creamy, vegan Chickpea Pesto. This recipe uses only 6 ingredients! It comes together in just 10 minutes and is packed with plant-based protein and fiber. The perfect alternative to traditional pestos. Serve it with your favorite pasta and enjoy.

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    • 💡 The recipe in a nutshell
    • 📋 Ingredients
    • 🤔 Where to get vegan parmesan?
    • 👩🏽‍🍳 How to
    • 🍽 Serving Ideas
    • 🥣 Storage
    • 🌱 More meal ideas
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    chickpea pesto vegan

    💡 The recipe in a nutshell

    • Vegan (eggless and dairy free)
    • 6 Ingredient recipe!
    • Comforting and healthy meal
    • Quick and easy to make
    • Packed with proetin and fiber

    📋 Ingredients

    The chickpea pesto is made with 6 simple ingredients. You'll need a can of chickpeas, fresh lemon juice, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and vegan parmesan.

    Eating chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, comes with a ton of health benefits! They are packed with nutrients and protein, which makes them a great filling substitute for animal-based proteins. Their health benefits range from better weight management to bone health. To top all that: they are super affordable and easy to find in your local grocery store!

    🤔 Where to get vegan parmesan?

    I usually use store-bought vegan parmesan. One of my favorites to use is: Violife - Just Like Parmesan. One of my foodie friends Ivy from Go Guac Yourself has a recipe for homemade vegan parmesan, which is a healthier alternative to a store-bought kind.

    👩🏽‍🍳 How to

    It's crazy easy to make! Put all ingredients into your food processor (or blender), mix until creamy it's ready to serve.

    🍽 Serving Ideas

    You can eat this pesto just like any other pesto. Eat with pasta, in salads, or on pizza. If eaten with pasta cauliflower steaks or a crunchy salad make a fantastic side.

    🥣 Storage

    Store in an air-tight container, or glass in the fridge for up to one week.

    🌱 More meal ideas

    Looking for more pesto recipes? Try this quick avocado basil pesto. It is so fresh and delicious! Craving more chickpea recipes? Then try this tasty and easy-to-make hummus pasta bake. For more vegan meal inspiration browse our recipe page.

    📖 Recipe

    chickpea pesto vegan

    Chickpea Pesto (quick + vegan)

    Jacqui
    Toss your favorite pasta in this creamy, vegan Chickpea Pesto. This recipe uses only 6 ingredients! It comes together in just 10 minutes and is packed with plant-based protein and fiber. The perfect alternative to traditional pestos. Serve it with your favorite pasta and enjoy.
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    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
    Cuisine Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, High Protein, Vegan
    Servings 1 batch

    Equipment

    • food processor, or high speed blender

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 can of chickpeas (425g / 15 oz)
    • juice of ½ a lemon
    • 1 cup fresh basil
    • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil (80 ml)
    • ⅓ cup vegan Parmesan Cheese (30g)
    • 2 cloves of garlic
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Drain can of chickpeas, and peel garlic. Add all ingredients to food processor and blend until creamy. Salt and pepper to taste.
    • Toss with cooked pasta of your choice. Enjoy!
    Keyword Chickpea Pesto, Healthy Pesto, High Protein Pesto
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