Creamy Pesto Sauce
Are you feeling saucy? Spice up your meals with this macro friendly delicious creamy pesto sauce.
A creamy, protein-packed twist on classic pesto! Made with silken tofu, butter beans, fresh basil, and nutritional yeast, this sauce is an easy way to add flavor and a little extra protein to your favorite meals.
It comes together in just minutes and is perfect for pasta, grain bowls, roasted veggies, sandwiches, wraps, as a dip, or just grab a spoon.
Ingredients
1 ¼ cups silken tofu
1 cup fresh basil
3 Tbsp butter beans
3 Tbsp nutritional yeast
1 Tbsp lemon juice
½ tsp garlic powder, plus more to taste
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and creamy.
Taste and adjust the garlic, salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your liking.
If you prefer a thinner consistency, add a small splash of water and blend again until you reach your desired consistency.
How to Use It
Use this creamy pesto sauce anywhere you would use traditional pesto! Try it with:
Pasta
Grain or protein bowls
Roasted vegetables
Wraps and sandwiches
Potatoes
As a dip for veggies
Drizzled over your favorite meal
Grab a spoon
Storage
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4–5 days. Stir before serving.
Nutrition Information
Per Full Recipe:
Calories: 309 kcal
Protein: 33 g
Carbohydrates: 18.4 g
Fat: 8.5 g
Fiber: 6.6 g
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary depending on the specific brands and ingredients used.
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