Sunflower Pesto
Prep Time: 5-10 mins
Cook Time: No cooking required
Servings: Around 1 cup of sauce
Recipe type: snacks, sauces
Keywords: pesto, nut-free, sunflower seeds, basil, sauce, vegan, dairy-free, soy-free, garlic-free, frugal, inexpensive
Author: Kat Coolahan
Ingredients:
☆ 2 cups basil
☆ 3 T sunflower seed
☆ 1/2 lemon squeezed
☆ 4 heaping T nutritional yeast
☆ 2 T olive oil
☆ ½-1 tsp Himalayan pink salt
☆ 1/4 cup water (or as needed)
Directions:
1. Add all ingredients*, except for water, into food processor or blender and blend well
2. Once the mixture becomes finely minced, add in the water 1 tablespoon at a time to thin out to your liking
3. Spread on your favorite sourdough bread, use in pasta, as a pizza sauce, to garnish a creamy soup, or as a salad dressing (mixed with a little more water to thin)
*Note: This recipe was consciously created without garlic for those who are sensitive. The basil brings out a deep flavor all its own. If you would like to add in garlic, two cloves tastes beautiful in this recipe.