Raw Pumpkin Seed Pesto

Yields 2

Vegan - Raw - Grain Free - Sugar Free - Anti Inflammatory

5 min

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup raw shelled pumpkin seeds
• 1/2 cup raw shelled sunflower seeds
• 1 large handful of parsley (about 1 cup packed)
• 1 large handful of cilantro (about 1 cup packed)
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1/2 cup filtered water
• 1/4 cup cold pressed extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbl lemon juice
• 1 capful of apple cider vinegar (brand Bragg's)
• 1/4 tsp fine sea salt or to taste
• 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• pinch of cayenne

Instructions

1. Place all of the ingredients into a work bowl of a food processor and blend until a well combined and blended to the consistency of your liking.
2. Taste for seasoning and keep covered in the fridge until ready to eat.

Notes

1. The seeds can be substituted for any other nut like walnuts, almonds, brazil nuts etc
2. The herbs can be substituted for other herbs like basil, dill, chives etc
3. For a richer pesto use 1/3 cup water and 1/3 cup olive oil
4. Thin with extra olive oil for a salad dressing or sauce