Pumpkin Seed Pesto: The Easy, Flavorful Twist on Classics
A delicious and easy-to-make pumpkin seed pesto that adds a flavorful twist to your favorite dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin seeds
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the pumpkin seeds and garlic.
- Pulse until coarsely chopped.
- Add the basil, Parmesan, and salt; pulse until combined.
- With the processor running, slowly add the olive oil until the mixture is smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Notes
- Try adding lemon juice for a citrusy twist.
- Great as a pasta sauce or a spread on sandwiches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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