Name: Hemp Seed Pesto
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian

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Place all of the ingredients in a food processor and puree until desired texture.

Serve tossed with pasta or over avocado toast or any other recipes you need pesto for.

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Toast Hemp Seeds First 🌱
Lightly toast the hemp seeds in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before blending to unlock their nutty flavor and enhance their natural earthiness, creating a more complex and satisfying pesto.
Reserve Basil Stems for Later 🌿
Use only fresh basil leaves in the food processor and save the tender stems to stir in at the very end for a brighter, fresher flavor that won't become oxidized or bitter from over-processing.
Pulse, Don't Puree ⚙️
Use short pulse intervals rather than continuous blending to achieve a textured pesto with visible hemp seeds and basil flecks, preventing the mixture from becoming a smooth paste and maintaining pleasant mouthfeel.
Emulsify with Cheese Last 🧀
Add grated parmesan or vegan cheese in the final pulses after the other ingredients are combined to prevent it from becoming too fine or pasty, ensuring it maintains its texture and doesn't absorb excess moisture.
Cold Ingredients Equal Better Emulsion 🧊
Chill your food processor bowl and use cold ingredients straight from the refrigerator before blending to help the olive oil emulsify properly, resulting in a creamier, more stable pesto that won't separate.