Black Garlic Vegan Pesto
Want to make the best Black Garlic Vegan Pesto? You’re in the right place! A rich, unique vegan on classic pesto, infused with the umami richness of black garlic. This recipe isn’t just about flavor; it’s about nourishing your body with wholesome ingredients.
This black garlic vegan pesto comes together effortlessly with just a handful of ingredients, just like my Creamy Chili Avocado Pesto, promising a burst of flavor in every spoonful. If you are just one of those pesto lovers, try it with my Whole Wheat Pasta and Pesto Recipe.
🔍Recipe at a Glance
- 🌍Cuisine – Mediterranean
- 🕒 Ready In – 5 minutes
- 👩Serves –4
- 🔪Equipment Needed – Blender
- 🛒Main Ingredients – Black garlic, pesto, pine nuts, nutritional yeast
- 📖 Dietary Notes – Vegan, Gluten-free, soy-free, high-protein
- 📊Skill Level – Easy, beginner level
- 🍽️Serve with – Pasta, toast, crispy chilli Brussel sprouts, or replace the guacamole with the pesto and the Deluxe Sweet Potato Chips
- ❤️ Why You`ll Love this RECIPE – Its unique flavor, only 7 ingredients, made in 5 minutes, it’s creamy, cheesy, and so tasty.
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Ingredient Notes
Please see the RECIPE CARD at the bottom of this post for the complete list of ingredients and measurements, along with a printable recipe.
Fresh basil leaves
Bright in color, full of aroma, it serves as the foundation of your pesto.
Black garlic
With its fermented umami flavor, it gives the pesto an exclusive taste unlike any other.
Pine nuts
Adds creaminess and protein
Nutritional yeast
Provides that cheesy flavor and is rich in Vitamin B12, an important nutrient for vegans.
Lemon Juice
Adds a tangy touch
Olive oil
Pure extra virgin cold-pressed olive oil adds a smooth texture and healthy fats.
- ADD INGREDIENTS: Add the basil, black garlic cloves, oil, and pine nuts to the blender.
- REMAINING INGREDIENTS: Add the salt and nutritional yeast.
- READY TO BLEND: Blend the ingredients.
- SERVE: Serve with rice, pasta, chips, or refrigerate for later use.
Top Tips for Making the Best Black Garlic Vegan Pesto
- To prolong the freshness of your black garlic vegan pesto, transfer it to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Storing your pesto in small portions ensures you have just the right amount for each use, minimizing waste.
- For an extra burst of flavor, toast your pine nuts before blending them into the pesto.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, they offer a concentrated dose of antioxidants and other beneficial compounds found in black garlic.
lack garlic is fermented through a process of low heat and high humidity over several weeks to months, resulting in its distinctive color, flavor, and texture.
Black garlic has a unique flavor profile that is often described as sweet, savory, and slightly tangy with hints of molasses, balsamic vinegar, and garlic undertones. Its taste is mellow and complex, lacking the sharpness and pungency of raw garlic.
Black garlic can typically be kept for several months when stored in a cool, dry place
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Recipe Card and Notes
Black Garlic Vegan Pesto
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup of fresh basil leaves
- 4-5 black garlic cloves
- ¼ teaspoon of salt
- 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil around 50 mil
- 4 tablespoons of pine nuts 50 grams
- 1 tablespoon of nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
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Instructions
- Clean the basil leaves thoroughly, removing any tough stems.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the basil leaves, black garlic cloves, salt, olive oil, pine nuts, nutritional yeast, and lemon juice.
- Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed, until you achieve a thick paste-like consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lemon juice to suit your preference. Chop a black clove or two and sprinkle on top of the pesto; this is optional and only for decoration.
- Transfer the pesto to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator until ready to use. Enjoy tossed with pasta, spread on sandwiches, or drizzled over roasted vegetables.
Notes & Suggestions
Nutrition Profile
Nutritional information is an estimate, calculated automatically per serving. Values may vary depending on ingredients used and serving size. Adjust calculations accordingly if changes are made.
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This was the first time I had eaten black garlic and I loved the flavor together with basil and nutricional yeast.
Thank you Lucia, It is really amazing black garlic, has a wonderful flavor.