5.0 from 6 votes
Hemp Seed Pesto
Using hemp seeds instead of pine nuts adds 3 additional grams of protein per ¼ cup of this basil pesto.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 cup of pesto
Calories: 651 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves loosely packed
- ¼ cup shelled hemp seeds also called hemp hearts
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- Kosher salt to taste about ¼-1/2 teaspoon is a good amount
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and process until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula if necessary.
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Notes
- I don't like my pesto very oily, so I usually don't use more than 3 tablespoons, but if you like a smoother pesto, add more oil until it reaches a consistency you like.
Nutrition Information
Calories
651kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
57g
(88%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
21g
Monounsaturated Fat
25g
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
403mg
(17%)
Potassium
177mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
2987IU
(60%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
456mg
(46%)
Iron
9mg
(50%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup of pesto
Amount Per Serving
Calories 651
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 651kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 57g | 88% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 21g | 124% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 403mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 177mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2987IU | 60% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 456mg | 46% |
| Iron | 9mg | 50% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.