Hemp Seed Pesto

This nut-free Hemp Seed Pesto recipe is simple, fast and the perfect topping on your favorite pasta, pizza, avocado toast or really anything your heart desires! Hemp seed pesto is a variation of traditional Italian pesto sauce that uses hemp seeds as a main ingredient instead of pine nuts. Not only are hemp seeds a great source of protein and omega 3 fatty acids (I love putting them in smoothies, pancakes and protein balls), they also make this recipe safe for people with nut allergies! It is so easy to make and such a great way to take a simple dish like pasta to the next level.

Author: Weelicious

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: Italian

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time:

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 255 kcal per serving

Ingredients

3 cups - fresh basil leaves
½ cup - hemp seeds
2 cloves - garlic
½ cup - olive oil
1 tsp - kosher salt
1 - lemon
¼ cup - parmesan or vegan cheese

Instructions

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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