Nut Free Pesto
A delicious basil pesto made with of sunflower seeds instead pine nuts!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh Basil packed
- 3 garlic cloves chopped
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice or more to taste
- ¼ cup roasted sunflower seeds
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender.
- Pulse continuously until all ingredients are broken down and pesto is smooth, 1-2 minutes. Scrape the sides of the bowl at least once to ensure all ingredients are evenly mixed in. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as desired.
- Store in a tightly sealed container in the fridge for up to 7 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 169mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 283IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 1mg
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