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Recipe Homemade Vegan Pesto Or ¾ Cup Purchased Oil-Free Vegan Pesto
Vegan pesto is a blended sauce typically made from basil, garlic, nuts or seeds, and seasonings; oil-free versions often use water, vegetable broth, or aquafaba instead of oil. It is used as a condiment or sauce and can provide concentrated flavor along with some nutrients from herbs and nuts or seeds.
Beneficial properties
rich in unsaturated fats when made with nuts or seeds
contains antioxidant compounds
source of vitamin K
flavor-dense condiment
plant-based
Nutritional highlights
Depending on the recipe, vegan pesto commonly provides vitamin K, vitamin E, some folate, manganese, and small amounts of magnesium and healthy unsaturated fats from nuts or seeds.
Conditions it helps with
Chronic Inflammation
Includes: Inflammation
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Heart Disease
Includes: Heart Disease (Cardiomyopathy)
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High Blood Pressure
Includes: High Blood Pressure / Hypertension
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High Cholesterol
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