This bright, herby sauce comes together in a food processor and delivers serious flavor with every spoonful. Toasted pine nuts bring a warm, buttery depth, while two full cups of fresh basil keep things vibrantly green and aromatic. Nutritional yeast steps in for the parmesan you'd find in a traditional pesto, adding a savory, umami-rich backbone that makes the sauce taste remarkably complete. A hit of lemon zest and fresh lemon juice lifts the whole thing, cutting through the richness of the olive oil and making every bite feel alive. Because the ingredient list is built entirely around whole, naturally grain-free components, there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden fillers sneaking in. The consistency is easy to dial in — just stream in a little water at the end until it coats the back of a spoon exactly the way you want it. Toss it with pasta, spread it on flatbread, or dollop it over roasted vegetables — this is the kind of versatile sauce that earns a permanent spot in your weekly rotation.
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Toast the pine nuts in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant, about 2–3 minutes. Watch closely, as they can brown quickly. Transfer immediately to a plate and let cool for 2 minutes.
Combine the toasted pine nuts, basil, garlic, nutritional yeast, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a food processor. Pulse 8–10 times until the mixture is coarsely chopped and the ingredients are evenly broken down.
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