Silk Road: Vegan Pesto Sauce Recipe

By Chef Rachel Ponce · LXV Wine, Paso Robles

Prep20 minutes
Spice: Silk Road Spice Blend
Pour: 2023 Reserve Cabernet Franc

Ingredients

  • * 2 cups tightly packed fresh basil
  • * 1/2 cup pine almonds
  • * 2 cloves garlic
  • * 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • * 1 pinch sea salt
  • * 1 tbsp lime juice
  • * 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • * 1 tsp LXV SILK ROAD SPICE
  • In food processor add the basil, almonds and garlic and pulse until the almonds are broken down.
  • With motor running slowly, add the extra virgin olive oil.
  • Then add the sea salt, LXV Silk Road Spice, lime juice, and the nutritional yeast and pulse until incorporated.
  • Enjoy on pasta for vegan options or grilled chicken or steak for meat connoisseurs.
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