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# Meatless Friday: Easy Tofu Pesto Sauce

Jun 14, 2024 7:00:00 AM  |  by [Elizabeth Varga](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/elizabeth-varga)

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*For Meatless Friday, Elizabeth Varga shares a high-protein vegan recipe that can be served as a dip or a pasta sauce. Download our printable recipe card!*

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This Easy Tofu Pesto Sauce is a thick and creamy plant-based pesto and full of plant protein. It is thick enough to serve as a dip, yet still incredibly delicious on pasta. It's plant-based and oil-free.

 

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## Easy Tofu Pesto Sauce

#### Ingredients

- 2 Cups Packed Fresh Basil
- 1 14 Ounce Package Extra Firm Tofu, drained
- 1/3 Cup Nutritional Yeast
- 1/4 Cup Pine Nuts
- 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 Teaspoon Pepper 

#### Instructions

1. Add all the ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth.
2. Serve as a dip or with your favorite pasta.

Visit [AtElizabethsTable.com](https://www.atelizabethstable.com/recipes/tofu-pesto-sauce) for nutrition notes and ingredient substitutions.

 

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### [Elizabeth Varga](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/elizabeth-varga)

Elizabeth Varga is the founder of At Elizabeth’s Table, a plant-based recipe blog that explores the relationship between food and the Catholic faith. With a passion for healthy living, she is a full-time food blogger and food photographer. When not in the kitchen, Elizabeth enjoys drinking coffee, working out, listening to podcasts, and going on long walks. Follow along with her blog at [AtElizabethsTable.com](http://atelizabethstable.com/).

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