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Hemp Seed Pesto
Hemp Seed Pesto - try new no nuts recipe for pesto for variety and additional health benefits.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: hemp seed pesto
Servings: 1 cup
Author: dieTTaste
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup hemp seeds
  • 2 cups fresh basil
  • 1-2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 Tbsp Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast for vegans
  • salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Put hemp seeds, basil leaves and garlic cloves in a food processor. Mix until ingredients are roughly chopped.
  2. While the food processor is still running, slowly add olive oil in a thin stream and process until fully incorporated and smooth.
  3. Season with salt and pepper. Add lemon juice and Parmesan cheese and mix until well combined. Add a bit more cheese or oil until you're happy with consistency.