Basil pumpkin seed pesto

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Prep time: 2 minutes

Cook time:

Serves: 1 Cup

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Basil pumpkin seed pesto

  • Prep time: 2 minutes
  • Total time: 5 minutes
  • Serves: 1 Cup

Pumpkin seeds' are packed with a wide variety of healthy nutrients from magnesium to copper, protein, and zinc. Basil is another anti-aging phenomenon rich in flavonoids protecting the body against free radicals, and essential oils that stop pathogenic bacteria.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves.
  • 1 cup pumpkin seeds (Or walnuts, cashews, hemp, or pine nuts)
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (gives you parmesan cheese flavor)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (give a tangy sharpness)
  • 1/4 ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon unprocessed salt

Instructions

  • 1)

    Add all ingredients to a food processor. Process until smooth. This may take a few minutes. Stop to stir the sides, and process again until it reaches your perfect desired smooth texture.

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