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Pumpkin Seed Pesto

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Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Keyword 20 minutes or less, pesto, pumpkin, dips, healthy dip
Prep Time 7 minutes
Servings 2 cups
Calories 1090

Equipment

  • Blender or food processor

Ingredients

  • 7 oz. roasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 lemon (zest and juice)

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Pulse until all ingredients are combined and the mixture is a smooth paste.
  • Serve as a dip, sandwich spread, pasta sauce or stir into soup for added flavor. To use as a salad dressing, thin with lemon juice and olive oil.

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Nutrition

Calories: 1090kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 103g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 25g | Monounsaturated Fat: 55g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 257mg | Potassium: 999mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 379IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 9mg