Presto Pesto

About the Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 8 Servings

2 cups (50 g) packed basil leaves
1/4 cup (30 g) raw sunflower seeds
1/4 cup (50 g) pepitas
1/4 cup olive oil (see note below for oil-free)
Water, as needed
1/4 cup (25 g) nutritional yeast
Juice of 1 lemon
1 clove garlic
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Add the basil, sunflower seeds, pepitas, olive oil, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper to a food processor and blend until all ingredients are smooth and creamy. Add water as needed to reach desired consistency.

   
   It’s ok if the pesto is not totally smooth, some specs of basil will remain.

   
   OIL-FREE OPTION: Omit the oil and use 1/4 cup water in its place.

   
   
   

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