This vegan pesto recipe is the best I've ever tried! It's simple to prepare, and tastes like the real thing! It makes roughly 1 1/2 cups of pesto sauce, and is perfect over pasta or pizza.
In a blender or food processor, combine the walnuts, basil, garic, miso, lemon juice, salt, oil, and water. (You can start with only a 1/4 teaspoon of salt, if you are watching your sodium intake.) Blend until very smooth.
Taste the mixture, and adjust any seasoning, as needed. You can add more lemon for a tart flavor, or you can dilute with more water for a runnier texture. Serve right away over your favorite pasta, or on pizza, or you can store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. It will thicken slightly when chilled.
Notes
This recipe makes roughly 1 1/2 cups of pesto sauce, so the nutrition information is for 2 tablespoons of pesto. This is automatically calculated and is just an estimate, not a guarantee.