Sunflower Seed Basil Pesto Recipe

Name: Sunflower Seed Basil Pesto Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 cups packed basil leaves; 1/3 cup raw sunflower seeds; 2 garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon of lemon juice; salt & pepper, to taste; 1/3 cup olive oil, or a little more for consistency

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total: 5 minutes

Servings: 8

Author : Lauren Schmidt

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Step 1

Add basil, sunflower seeds, garlic, lemon juice, and salt & pepper to taste to a food processor or blender.

Step 2

Start the processor, slowly drizzle the olive oil into the food processor until a sauce forms. It might not be the whole 1/3 cup or it might take more until you get a consistency you like.

Step 3

Use immediately or store for up to a week in an airtight container in the fridge.