Vegan Pesto Fries

A quick and easy vegan side dish, these crispy baked fries are drizzled with a basil pesto blended with almonds and nutritional yeast.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 175 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 clove garlic
• 4 teaspoons nutritional yeast
• cooking spray
• ¾ cup fresh basil leaves
• 4 baking potatoes, cut into 12 wedges
• 4 teaspoons blanched slivered almonds

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 10x15-inch baking pan with cooking spray.

Step 2

Arrange potato wedges in a single layer on the prepared pan.

Step 3

Combine basil, nutritional yeast, almonds, and garlic in a blender or food processor. Blend, gradually pouring in 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons olive oil, until pesto is smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Coat potatoes with the pesto.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven, turning once halfway, until crispy and golden, about 45 minutes.