Ingredients:

  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
  • 1/3 cup shelled walnuts
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup vegan Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Place the walnuts in a small skillet over medium heat. Stir constantly for 3–5 minutes until they smell nutty and look golden-brown. Let them cool for 2 minutes.
  2. Add the toasted walnuts and garlic cloves to the food processor. Pulse 5–7 times until the nuts are coarsely chopped.
  3. Add the packed basil leaves, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pulse again until the basil is finely chopped and integrated with the nuts.
  4. While the processor is running on low, slowly drizzle in the olive oil in a steady stream. Once smooth, add the grated Parmesan and pulse one last time just until combined.