Hemp Seed Pesto

A wonderful recipe for lunch or dinner with the goodness of fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts and hulled hemp seed.
5 from 1 vote
Prep time : 5 minutes
Cook time : 12 minutes
Total time : 17 minutes
Servings : 3 servings
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Nutritional Info
Nutrition Facts
Hulled Hemp Seed Pesto
Amount Per Serving
Calories 378 Calories from Fat 315
% Daily Value*
Fat 35g54%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 6mg2%
Sodium 136mg6%
Potassium 254mg7%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 1839IU37%
Vitamin C 16mg19%
Calcium 190mg19%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Hemp Seed Pesto recipe

Ingredients
 

  • 1/2 cup pine nuts or cashew nuts
  • 1/4 cup Thrive (Hulled Hemp Seed)
  • 4 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 juice of a lemon
  • 2 tablespoons hemp or olive oil
  • season with salt and pepper
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (optional)

Method
 

  • Mix the hulled hemp seed, pine nuts, garlic, basil leaves, lemon juice, salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese and oil, in a blender and process until the mixture is a thick green consistency.
  • Garnish with hemp seed, and serve with your favourite pasta or enjoy as a dip.