Tuesday 17 February 2015

Sunflower and Pumpkin Seed Pesto


Sunflower and Pumpkin Seed Pesto

                Ingredients                    Yield: 250ml (1c)
  • 28g (1 bunch) Fresh Basil
  • 2 cloves         Garlic
  • 15g (1/3c)      Parmesan, grated
  • 40g (1/3c)      Sunflower and Pumpkin seeds,                             toasted
  • 150ml (2/3c)  Olive Oil
                Instructions
  1. To toast the seeds if not toasted:  place shelled seeds at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-30 minutes lightly coated in oil.
  2. Throw everything into a food processor with half of the olive oil. Blend until a paste consistency. (It is possible to make by hand with a mortar and pestle).
  3. Add the rest of the oil while the machine is on. 
  4. Season to taste. Store in an airtight container or freeze in ice cube trays for individual portions.

Check out the video:
http://youtu.be/d5hnWyxT9ww

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