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Vegan Basil Sunflower Seed Pesto (Without Pine Nuts)
Sunflower seed pesto is a delicious, 6-ingredient, frugal homemade pesto without pine nuts you can make in just 5 minutes! Perfect for pasta, sandwiches, wraps, pizza, and more!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 462 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 1 cup of basil
- ½ cup of raw sunflower seeds
- ¼ cup of olive oil
- 3-4 cloves garlic
- ¼ teaspoon of salt
- ¼ teaspoon of sugar
- ¼ teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon of nutritional yeast
- 1 Tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until creamy. Usually, 1-2 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
- Toss with warm pasta, spread on toast or pizza, or use as a dip.
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Notes
- All of the ingredients can be adjusted to taste!
- Read the blog post for more FAQs, notes, and serving recommendations!
Nutrition Information
Calories
462kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
45g
(69%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
11g
Monounsaturated Fat
26g
Sodium
296mg
(12%)
Potassium
356mg
(10%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
652IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
58mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 462
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 462kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11g | 65% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Sodium | 296mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 356mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 652IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.