Nut Free Pesto (5 Minute Dairy Free Vegan Recipe)

Add all of the pesto ingredients to a food processor, starting with 1/4 tsp salt.
Pulse until combined, scraping down the sides of the processor bowl as necessary before blending again. Add a little water as needed during the blending process to achieve the desired consistency for your pesto (thick for spreadable, thinner for a sauce).
Taste and add more salt if desired.
Note: If your pine nuts/sunflower seeds are not already toasted then add them to a dry (no oil) frying pan. Toast them over low heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden - this should take around 10 minutes.
Note: If you are using toasted sunflower seeds, they can take a little longer to break down in the food processor than pine nuts so make sure to blend for long enough to create a smooth sauce.
40 g pine nuts or sunflower seeds, 60 g fresh basil leaves, 7 g nutritional yeast, 50 ml olive oil, 3 small cloves garlic, 1/2 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4-1/2 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp ground black pepper, up to 40 ml of water to loosen the mixture, if you’re using sunflower seeds also add 1/4 tsp dried rosemary
To store the pesto, add it to a dish and cover it in eco cling film (with the film touching the top of the pesto) and then add an airtight lid. Alternatively, you can add a thin layer of olive oil on top of the pesto instead of using cling film, before adding an airtight lid.
Store the pesto in the fridge, or freeze using an ice cube tray for single servings that you can use for a quick meal.