Hemp Seed Pesto Recipe

How To Make Hemp Seed Pesto Recipe

This recipe creates a flavorful and nutritious pesto using hemp seeds.

Preparation: 10 minutes
Cooking: 0 minutes
Total: 10 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup hemp seeds
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, blend together the basil leaves and hemp seeds until finely chopped.

  2. Add in the olive oil, garlic, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.

  3. If adding parmesan cheese, mix it in by hand.

  4. Serve the pesto over pasta or use it as a dip.

Nutrition

  • Calories : 257kcal
  • Total Fat : 24g
  • Saturated Fat : 3g
  • Cholesterol : 2mg
  • Sodium : 160mg
  • Total Carbohydrates : 7g
  • Dietary Fiber : 3g
  • Sugar : 1g
  • Protein : 8g
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