Vegan Creamy California Walnut Pesto Sauce

Step 1

Onion Cream

Step 3

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Step 4

Coat each onion, skin on, with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and season with salt and pepper.

Step 5

Place in the oven for 45 minutes, or until onions are very tender.

Step 6

Remove from the oven and remove the skins and root from the onion.

Step 7

Place in a blender and puree with lemon juice and remaining vegetable oil until smooth.

Step 8

Add more oil until desired consistency is met.

Step 9

Reserve until ready to use.

Step 11

Pesto

Step 13

Combine all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until walnuts are the size of a grain of rice.

Step 14

Transfer to a large mixing bowl and whisk in Onion “Cream.”

Step 15

Reserve under refrigeration until ready to use.