High Protein Tofu Pesto Sauce
This high protein pesto sauce combines tofu, basil, tahini, lemon juice and parmesan cheese for a refreshing and creamy pesto or dressing option!
Ingredients
- 2 cups spinach/greens blend
- 1 1/2 cups basil*
- 8 oz block firm tofu
- 2 Tbsp tahini
- 3 Tbsp lemon juice about the juice of 1 lemon
- 1/3 cup avocado oil
- 1/3 cup grated Parm cheese
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend.
- Taste and adjust as necessary (more/less salt, more lemon, cheese, etc.)
- Use on salads, stir fries, chicken or fish dishes, pastas and more!
Notes
*For reference, 1 cup of basil is about 0.5 oz.
I love to pair this with my Sweet Potato Kale Hash
Equipment
Nutrition
Serving: 1Calories: 156kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 183mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g
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