Description
This pepita pesto is bursting with fresh basil flavor and pairs perfectly with pasta, sandwiches, pizza, fresh or roasted vegetables, rice bowls or nearly any protein. Dollop this stuff on everything!
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh basil
- 1/2 cup pepitas
- 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1-2 tablespoons cold water, if needed
Instructions
Adjust your food processor with the standard blade attachment. Add the pepitas, basil leaves, garlic, parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Process on high speed for about 5-10 seconds, until the mixture is very finely chopped.
With the motor running on low speed, stream in the olive oil through the feed tube until the pesto is emulsified and smooth. Add 1-2 tablespoons cold water (also via the feed tube with the motor running) to loosen the pesto, if needed.
Taste and season additionally with salt or pepper, per your taste. Store in a jar, tightly sealed, in the fridge for up to 7-10 days, if it lasts that long!
Notes
Refer to above blog post for more information on ingredients, ingredient substitutions and ways to use this pesto!
Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary slightly.
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 149
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 104.5 mg
- Fat: 15.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 2.1 g
- Fiber: 0.6 g
- Protein: 3.3 g
- Cholesterol: 1.9 mg