You don't need dairy to enjoy pesto. In fact, one might even say this pesto is 10x better than a "regular" parm pesto. Aside from the benefits of removing the dairy, this pesto is stacked with nutrients. Walnuts are high in omega 3 fatty acids, their anti inflammatory, improve your bone health and your metabolism. Spinach is packed with protein, folate and b vitamins. Pairing spinach with it's high iron content with the fresh lemon juice (vitamin C) helps your body to better absorb the iron. Lemon juice is great for digestion and it boosts your immune system. Nutritional yeast is oh so cheesy and packs 3g of protein per tbsp! Toss in some healthy fats from extra virgin olive oil and raw garlic and you'll be armored with immune boosting properties to stay healthy and active all winter long. I enjoy this pesto over some protein packed chickpea, lentil or bean noodles for a perfectly well rounded meal with just two components.
