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Pumpkin Seed Pesto (Nut-Free) Recipe


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  • Author: Nely

Ingredients

  • ½ cup toasted pumpkin seeds
  • 1 cup fresh basil
  • ½ cup fresh parsley (stems are ok to include)
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
  • ½ cup finely grated parmesan
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

  • Add the toasted pumpkin seeds, basil, parsley, lemon juice, garlic and parmesan to a food processor and blitz
  • While the food processor is running, slowly pour in the extra virgin olive oil and continue blending until you get an even consistency (you are looking for fine chunks). You may have to stop the food processor and scrape the sides down a couple of times
  • Have a taste and then season with salt and pepper to your liking