
When it comes to gardening I have what most people would call a black thumb. It's hard for me to keep anything alive, better yet growing at a pace to prepare a meal with. But forย whateverย reason my basil plant continues to thrive among the graveyard of dried upย herbs and vegetables.
Because of that I've been lucky enough to make my fair share of basil pesto this year. As much as I love it, ย it can be fun to change things up with different ingredients. With that in mind, I've rounded up 15 creative pesto recipes that show you howย versatile it can be.
Protein-Packed Hemp Seed Pestoย // Hemp seeds give this sauce a powerful punch of protein that's sure to make for a satisfying meal.
Sunflower Seed Gouda Pestoย //ย Snixy Kitchenย knocks it out of the park with a simple recipe using gouda cheese and toasted sunflower seeds.
Low Fat Cheesy Vegan Pestoย // Vegetable broth and nutritional yeast replace the oil and cheese in this delicious low-fat vegan recipe from Feasting on Fruit.
Nut-free & Vegan Wild Garlic Pestoย // Those who are allergic to nutsย will appreciate this allergy-friendly recipe from Elephantastic Vegan.
Low FODMAP Pestoย // Made with chives instead of garlic, this sauce from A Saucy Kitchenย is easy to digest and full of flavor.

Pea and Arugula Pestoย // When you're craving pesto in spring, this version from Floating Kitchenย made from peas, arugula and fresh mint is the perfect place to start.
4 Ways to Make Pesto Without Basilย // Don't have basil? No worries! Here are four creative ways to make pesto sans basil.
Mixed Greens Almond and Pepita Pestoย // Pumpkin seeds replace pine nuts in this vibrant recipe from Veggie Inspired.
No Garlic Beet Green Walnut Pestoย // Looking for a way to use up beet greens? This recipe fromย Sugar Love Spicesย is theย perfect solution.
Sundried Tomato Hazelnut Pestoย //ย Sugar Love Spices uses sundried tomatoes and hazelnuts for a tart dressing that packs in a ton of flavor.
Spinach-Basil Pesto Sauceย // Baby spinach and shredded potato are the secret ingredients to this creamy sauce sauce from Oat & Sesame.
Kale Garlic Scape and Walnut Pestoย // Garlic scapes and kale give this recipe from Yup, it's Vegan a unique and flavorful flair.
Vegan Kale Pesto with Cashew Nutsย //ย Happy Kitchen. Rocks uses kale and cashews to give this sauce a creamy texture that's packed full of nutrition.
Lemon Zucchini Arugula Pestoย // This veggie sauce pesto fromย Alison's Allspiceย features spicy arugula, zucchini and tart lemon.
Coriander and cashew pesto // This cashew and coriander pesto is a delicious twist on traditional pesto. It's great tossed with your favorite pasta, served as a dip for veggies, or even drizzled over bruschetta. Yum!



















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