Pumpkin Seed Pesto

Pumpkin Seed Pesto is a flavorful and nutritious twist on the classic Italian sauce. It's a versatile condiment that can be used as a pasta sauce, spread on sandwiches, or drizzled over roasted vegetables. The addition of pumpkin seeds not only enhances the taste but also brings a boost of essential nutrients, making it a delicious and wholesome choice for various culinary applications.

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Course dinner, lunch, side, Snack

Servings 3

Ingredients

1/2 lemon Juiced and Zested
2 cups basil packed
1/4 cups pumpkin seeds
1 clove garlic Chopped
2 Tbs nutritional yeast
3 Tbs olive oil
salt to taste
black pepper to taste

Instructions

Prep

Zest and juice lemon.

Make

In a food processor, combine basil, pumpkin seeds, garlic, lemon zest and juice, and nutritional yeast. Pulse to roughly combine.
With motor running, slowly pour in 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Process until mixture is smooth, about 10-15 seconds.
You will likely need to stop and wipe the edges of the blender or food processor and then resume pureeing.
Season with salt and pepper.

Notes

Serve over roasted vegetables or toss with zoodles!

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