Basil Pesto

Belazu's Vegan Basil Pesto is a fresh and fragrant plant-based take on the classic Genovese sauce, and it comes remarkably close to the original. Italian basil sits at the heart of the recipe, given extra depth and body by fresh spinach, while haricot beans lend the creamy richness that Parmigiano would normally provide. Pine kernels and garlic complete the picture, producing a vibrant, herbaceous pesto with a clean, bright finish and none of the compromise usually associated with dairy-free alternatives.

Belazu has been sourcing the finest Mediterranean and Middle Eastern ingredients for UK kitchens since 1991, when two childhood friends started the company with a bucket of Provencal olives and a belief that the ingredient should always be king. Now a certified B Corp supplying some of the country's best restaurants alongside home cooks, the brand brings that same chef-grade standard to this vegan pesto, which is free from dairy, soya, and gluten.

Brilliantly versatile, it can be folded through orzo or pasta with red onions, griddled asparagus, and broad beans, drizzled over pizza for a fresh basil kick, or baked into focaccia alongside sun-dried tomatoes. It also works beautifully spread into sandwiches, spooned over roasted vegetables, or loosened with a little olive oil into a quick dressing for grains and salads. A genuine everyday staple for any plant-based kitchen.