Rustic Basil Pesto Bruschetta | Vegan Nook

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 4 to 6 garlic cloves, roughly chopped (or minced if you prefer)
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 cup pine nuts, finely chopped or ground
• 6 Roma tomatoes, small dice, most of the seeds removed
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 loaf unsliced French bread
• freshly cut chives, scallion, or extra basil for garnish (optional)