Chickpea Pesto (quick + vegan)
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.
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!