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Sunflower Seed and Basil Pesto

Name: Sunflower Seed and Basil Pesto
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 cup packed fresh basil; 0.5 cup packed fresh parsley; 0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 0.25 cup raw sunflower seeds; 2 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano cheese; 1 medium lemon, juiced; 1 clove garlic, crushed, or more to taste; 0.33333334326744 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste

Make this basil pesto recipe with sunflower seeds instead of pricey pine nuts and blend it just how you like — super smooth or a little bit chunky.

Prep Time

10 min

Total Time

10 min

Servings

Ingredients

1 cup packed fresh basil
0.5 cup packed fresh parsley
0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil
0.25 cup raw sunflower seeds
2 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1 medium lemon, juiced
1 clove garlic, crushed, or more to taste
0.33333334326744 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste

Instructions

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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Combine basil, parsley, olive oil, sunflower seeds, Pecorino Romano cheese, lemon juice, garlic, and sea salt in a small blender or food processor; purée until reaches desired consistency. Taste; adjust salt.'}

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (8 servings total)

165

Calories

2 g

Protein

3 g

Carbs

17 g

Fat

1 g

Fiber

99 mg

Sodium

Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/285060/sunflower-seed-and-basil-pesto/

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