Basil Sunflower Seed Pesto

A vibrant pesto, crafted from fresh basil, sunflower seeds, and Parmesan, is ideal for quickly enhancing pasta dishes.

Category Tags:

Sauces

Cuisine Tags:

ItalianAmerican

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Instructions

  1. Combine basil, sunflower seeds, olive oil, Parmesan, butter, and garlic in a food processor.

  2. Process until pureed, scraping down the sides as needed.

  3. Transfer the pesto to a lidded bowl, pressing plastic wrap onto the surface before sealing.

  4. Allow pesto to reach room temperature before serving with pasta.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 386 kcal
Carbohydrate: 7 g
Cholesterol: 25 mg
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 9 g
Sodium: 1586 mg
Sugar: 1 g
Fat: 37 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g