Pumpkin Seed Pesto: Discover the Flavorful Twist!
A delicious and unique twist on traditional pesto, made with pumpkin seeds for a nutty flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin seeds
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the pumpkin seeds, basil leaves, and garlic.
- Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped.
- With the processor running, slowly add the olive oil until the pesto reaches your desired consistency.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For a vegan version, omit the Parmesan cheese or use a vegan alternative.
- This pesto can be used as a pasta sauce, spread, or dip.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg