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pumpkin seed pesto (sallye)

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
sallye bates
@grandedame
Austin, TX

This recipe is compliments of my cookbook called True Food, and is promised to be healthy for you. It's also very good.

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(1 rating)
prep time 10 Min
method Food Processor

Ingredients For pumpkin seed pesto (sallye)

  • 1/2 c
    pumpkin seeds, hulled and roasted
  • 2 Tbsp
    grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 md
    garlic clove
  • 1-1/2 c
    cilantro (leaves only)***
  • 2 tsp
    lemon juice
  • 1/2 c
    olive oil

How To Make pumpkin seed pesto (sallye)

  • 1
    *** You can substitute parsley, basil or other herbs of choice for cilantro
  • 2
    Place pumpkin seeds, cheese and garlic in food processor with metal blade. Process until mixture is finely ground
  • 3
    Stop processor and add herbs and lemon juice to mixture in processor. Put lid back on processor.
  • 4
    Pulse processor, while slowly adding olive oil through the small hole in lid. Continue pulsing until mixture is finely chopped and olive oil is just blended in. Do not overprocess.
  • 5
    Taste and season with a pinch of salt if needed.
  • 6
    May be stored in fridge for a week or ten days.
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