Description
A delicious nut-free twist on classic pesto made with pumpkin seeds, fresh basil, and garlic, perfect for pasta, veggies, and more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin seeds
- 2 cups fresh basil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Roast the pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant.
- Blend the pumpkin seeds, basil, garlic, Parmesan, salt, and pepper in a food processor.
- Drizzle in the olive oil while blending until smooth.
- Squeeze in the lemon juice, tasting to adjust flavor as needed.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and enjoy!
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze in ice cube trays for later use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: pesto, pumpkin seeds, nut-free, vegan, Italian, sauce, dip