Easy Vegan Pesto (Quick + Gluten-Free) - The Pesky Vegan

Ingredients

• 3 cups (2 oz / 60 g) fresh basil
• 3 large cloves garlic, peeled
• 4 tablespoons pine nuts
• 4-5 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1 green chilli, top removed ((optional))
• Juice of 1 lemon ((if you like lemon, include some zest))
• 3-4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 4-6 tablespoons water ((plus more if needed))
• Salt and pepper to taste