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# Meatless Friday: Vegan Spinach Walnut Pesto

Jul 10, 2026 6:00:00 AM  |  by [Elizabeth Varga](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/elizabeth-varga)

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*Elizabeth Varga shares a 6-ingredient recipe for pesto that's simple to make, plant-based and dairy-free. Download our printable recipe card!*

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Traditional pesto recipes have cheese and oil as main ingredients, but as an oil-free vegan, I don't eat either of those ingredients. So, of course, I made my own delicious pesto. It has the taste and texture of traditional pesto but is wayyyy healthier. 

 

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## Vegan Spinach Walnut Pesto

### Ingredients:

- 1 ½ Ounces Fresh Spinach about 1 ½ cups loosely packed
- ½ Ounce Fresh Basil about ½ cup loosely packed
- 1 Ounce Walnuts about ¼ cup
- 2 Tablespoons [Nutritional Yeast](https://amzn.to/4a27P0E)
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- ¼ Teaspoon Pepper
- 8 Ounces Pasta of choice (I used chickpea pasta)

### Directions:

- Make the pesto. Blend the spinach, basil, walnuts, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a food processor. You may need to scrape down the sides of the processor.
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and rinse well.
- Transfer the pasta to a bowl and toss with the pesto, stirring evenly to coat. Enjoy!

 

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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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