Pumpkin Seed Pesto: Easy Dairy-Free Delight for Every Chef
Discover the creamy and delicious world of Pumpkin Seed Pesto, a dairy-free delight that every chef can master easily!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: blending
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin seeds
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine pumpkin seeds, garlic, and basil leaves.
- Pulse until finely chopped.
- With the processor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until smooth.
- Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper; pulse to combine.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, if necessary.
- Serve with pasta, on sandwiches, or as a dip.
Notes
- This pesto can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- For a nuttier flavor, consider toasting the pumpkin seeds before using.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Seed Pesto, dairy free, pesto, vegan