Name: Pumpkin Seed Pesto
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: PT-493937H35M22S
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup roasted pumpkin seeds; 2 cups fresh basil; 1 cup fresh parsley; 4 garlic cloves; 1.5 tablespoons nutritional yeast (optional); 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup olive oil (or water/aquafaba); Salt to taste

Pumpkin Seed Pesto

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Enjoy this quick and nut-free Pumpkin Seed Pesto Recipe that’s perfect for pasta or dips! Try it today for a healthy twist on traditional pesto!

Author: aurora
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: None
Total Time: 0 hours
Yield: Approximately 10 servings (about 10 tablespoons) 1x
Category: Condiment
Method: Blending
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

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1 cup roasted pumpkin seeds
2 cups fresh basil
1 cup fresh parsley
4 garlic cloves
1.5 tablespoons nutritional yeast (optional)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup olive oil (or water/aquafaba)
Salt to taste

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Instructions

Combine pumpkin seeds, basil, parsley, garlic, nutritional yeast (if using), and lemon juice in a food processor.
Blend until ingredients begin to mix.
Gradually stream in olive oil (or water/aquafaba) while blending until you reach a smooth but slightly chunky consistency.
Taste and adjust with salt and additional lemon juice as desired.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
Calories: 70
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 0mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 3g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 0mg

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