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TOASTED PUMPKIN SEED PESTO

Skill Level: Beginner. Serving Size: 1 T. 
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Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 24
Course: Condiment
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Pumpkin seeds, raw, unsalted, toasted
  • 1 cup Mixed herbs, packed (e.g., basil and parsley)
  • ½ each Lemon, juiced
  • 2 each Garlic cloves
  • ¼ tsp. Salt
  • ¼ tsp. Black pepper, ground (add more if desired)
  • 6 T. Extra virgin olive oil, separate (1T., 5T.)

Method
 

  1. Toast pumpkin seeds in a dry sauté pan over medium low heat until just fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Some of the seeds may pop – make sure to keep your eye on these so they do no burn.
  2. Add pumpkin seeds, herbs, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper and 1 T. of olive oil to food processor. Turn on and puree until a paste form.
  3. While the food processor is on, slowly add/pour the additional 5 T. of olive oil to the mixture until just smooth and to desired texture.
  4. Season to taste. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition Information: Provides essential amino acids from the pumpkin seeds, vitamin E and magnesium. Gluten-free, dairy free, tree nut free.
Calories: 10, Fat: 9g, Protein: 5g, Carbohydrates: 2g, Fiber: 1g, Added Sugar: 0g, Sodium: 20mg