Ingredients
- 2 cups packed basil leaves
- 1/3 cup raw sunflower seeds
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- salt & pepper, to taste
- 1/3 cup olive oil, or a little more for consistency
Instructions
- Add basil, sunflower seeds, garlic, lemon juice, and salt & pepper to taste to a food processor or blender.
- Start the processor, slowly drizzle the olive oil into the food processor until a sauce forms. It might not be the whole 1/3 cup or it might take more until you get a consistency you like.
- Use immediately or store for up to a week in an airtight container in the fridge.
Source: Sunflower Seed Basil Pesto — The Schmidty Wife