Veganism has plenty of benefits, and it also has plenty of challenges.
Luckily, there are likely somefoods in your diet that you never even knew were vegan.
There are plenty of tried-and-true vegan staples that are usually safe to eat.
Most of us probably think that pasta out of a box is one of those safe foods for vegans.
If your pasta sauce of choice is pesto, you’re definitely not alone.
Pesto is the second most popular pasta sauce in the world (viaLa Cucina Italiana).
And beyond pasta sauce, there are many other common uses for this beloved basil-y green sauce.
So, why is it that vegans should avoid pesto?
So, what’s the non-vegan culprit?
It is, however, a staple ingredient in most pesto sauces (via La Cucina Italiana).
Cheese adds to pesto’s unique flavor.
Vegan pesto options
If you’re a pesto-lover who doesn’t do dairy, have no fear.
You’re far from out of options to satisfy your pesto cravings.
There are plenty of pesto recipes that are perfect for a vegan chef to prepare.
Some recipes use nutritional yeast to duplicate the richness parmesan normally supplies (viaMinimalist Baker).
you could grab it at Whole Foods and other supermarkets.
The moral of this sauce-y story?
There’s always a vegan alternative (even for the things you alwaysthoughtwere vegan).
