15+ Delicious Vegan Recipes with Pesto (2024)

This high-protein vegan pesto pasta is veggie-loaded, bursting with flavor and easy to make on a weekday!

Smothered in creamy, protein-rich pesto sauce, this 30-minute dinner will have your family licking their plates.

Have you tried swapping tomato sauce on your pizza for pesto? It makes for a delicious twist, especially if you use creamy legume-based pesto.

Our potato and cauliflower pizza crust is grain-free and loaded with veggies!

This delicious vegan risotto calls for wild garlic pesto that’s swirled through the dish to make it extra flavorful.

Harvest this seasonal ingredient yourself or swap it for spinach, parsley or arugula to prepare this pesto-laden risotto!

If you’re up for a little twist on your vegan grilled cheese, try making your next one with some delicious pesto!

Additionally, this recipe features a balsamic drizzle, vegan mozzarella and marinated sun-dried tomatoes. Oh, my!

This delicious pesto pasta salad with roasted vegetables comes together in just 30 minutes and tastes so delicious!

Simple to make and perfect for picnics or weeknight dinners, this recipe needs to find a way into your weekly rotation.

Everyone will LOVE this vegan mozzarella and pesto-stuffed pizza crust! Topped with tangy marinara, onion, peppers, olives and fresh pesto, this pizza is so moreish.

Try it for a special occasion and serve to non-vegan guests!

Speaking of meat eater-approved vegan pesto recipes: this juicy and meaty portobello mushroom burger is stuffed with mozzarella shreds and fried to crispy, melty perfection.

Layer between soft and airy buns with red onion, tomato and leafy greens!

Try this easy 20-minute dinner idea if you love gnocchi!

You can choose store-bought cauliflower or potato gnocchi for the base and serve them alongside crispy roasted broccoli, baby spinach and flavorful vegan pesto.

Roasted vegetables and pasta go together so well! Add pesto into the mix and you’re ready to create a super satisfying meal.

This oil-free recipe is packed with flavor, nutrients and takes no time to make.

Another match made in heaven is pesto and ricotta! This simple homemade pizza allows the two of them to shine.

Using store-bought or homemade pizza dough, marinara sauce, cherry tomatoes and the two aforementioned toppings, this recipe is easy and delicious!

This creamy vegan pesto potato salad makes for the perfect spring recipe!

New potatoes are tossed in a homemade pesto and mayonnaise dressing to create a zesty, nutty and flavorful side dish.

This savory and protein-packed chickpea omelet is really flavorful, stuffed with veggies and topped with avocado pesto.

Try it for breakfast or brunch and customize it to your liking with a filling of your choice!

Ready for big, bold flavors packed into little bites? This pizza-style appetizer is loved by kids and adults alike and is perfect for any party or get-together.

Only 4 simple ingredients and 20 minutes total are needed to make this recipe!

Cauliflower steaks are delicious enough as they are — but if you pair them with flavorful pesto, they are unbeatable!

Flavored with delicious herbs and spices, then grilled to perfection, they make for a great meatless side.

This delightful appetizer requires only 3 ingredients to make and is ready in 30 minutes total!

Sun-dried tomatoes, pesto and crescent roll sheets team up for these crowd-pleasing party pinwheels that are especially great during the holiday season.

Have you ever tried tofu scramble with pesto? This tasty protein-rich recipe pairs wonderfully with toast, fruit and roasted potatoes and is ready in under 30 minutes.

Try it for your next brunch or as a breakfast for dinner!

This colorful vegan poke bowl is rich in nutrients, easily customizable and perfect for meal prep!

You’ll love the combination of quinoa, cherry tomatoes, edamame, avocado, pesto, among other tasty ingredients.

Ready for the quickest dinner ever? This creamy vegan pesto pasta is ready to enjoy in only 10 minutes from start to finish — even though you’ll be making your own pesto!

So perfect for making during busy weeknights or for taking with you as a leftover lunch.