Easiest Protein Pesto (Oil & Nut Free)

You would not believe the flavor in this pesto! It's completely oil-free and nut free...But I am serious, the flavor is IDENTICAL!

{Vegan, High Protein, Oil Free, Sugar Free, Nut Free, Gluten Free}

You will need:

• High speed blender or food processor

• Small spatual (optional, to get all of the pesto out of the blender)

Ingredients:

Makes about 3/4 - 1 Cup of Pesto

• 150 grams (1 cup) Edamame, shelled

• 1/4-1/3 cup Basil leaves, fresh (Packed into the cup)

• 1 cup Spinach, fresh (Packed into the cup)

• 1 tbsp Nutritional yeast

• 1/4 of a Lemon

• 30 ml (2 tbsp) Soy milk, or any plant milk

• 1/8-1/4 tsp Salt (to your taste)

• 1/4 tsp Garlic powder or 1 clove (optional)

Instructions:

• Thaw the frozen edamame beans on the counter (buy the pre shelled) OR place the edamame in a small bowl with 1/4 cup water and microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute to thaw the edamame

• In a blender or food processor, add all of the ingredients and blend until fully combined

Notes:

I used Whole Foods frozen shelled edamame

Pack the basil and spinach as much as you can into the blender

Add more plant milk if needed, up to 1/2 tbsp

I did not use garlic, but feel free to add it. It's probably really good

Nutrition:

1 whole recipe

Calories: 242 Carbohydrates: 19.3 Fat: 8 Protein: 23.2 Sugar: 4.5 Fiber: 7.3

1/3 recipe

Calories: 81 Carbohydrates: 6.4 Fat: 2.7 Protein: 7.7 Sugar: 1.5 Fiber: 2.4