Pumpkin Seed Pesto: Easy Dairy-Free Delight You’ll Love
Deliciously creamy and nutty pumpkin seed pesto, perfect for pasta, dips, or spreads.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin seeds
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine pumpkin seeds, basil, and garlic; pulse until finely chopped.
- With the processor running, slowly stream in olive oil until desired consistency is reached.
- Add nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and salt; blend until smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add more olive oil.
- Try adding different herbs for varied flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Seed Pesto, Dairy Free, Vegan, Healthy Recipes