PEPITA PESTO

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A mild, nutty-tasting (though nut-free) vegan pesto made with pepitas, parsley, and basil. Tastes great on pasta or bread.

Provided by Becky

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup fresh parsley
⅓ cup pepitas
1 (2/3 ounce) package fresh basil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon water
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine parsley, pepitas, basil, lemon juice, water, and garlic salt in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until blended into a coarse meal. Pour olive oil in slowly and pulse a few times until pesto has come together.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 119.9 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

Angel Valtierra
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I love the nutty flavor of the pepitas in this pesto. It's so different from traditional pesto.


Lowyn Ackerman
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This pesto is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Ronald Vanosdol
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pesto turned out really oily.


Jubayel Pramanik
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This pesto is okay, but I've had better. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Philani Ngwenya
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my pesto was too thick. I had to add some water to thin it out.


Berry Kiss
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This pesto didn't turn out well for me. I think I used the wrong type of pepitas.


Matthew Doxie
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I found this pesto to be a bit bland. I had to add some extra salt and pepper to taste.


Shan Jutt
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This pesto is perfect for a quick and easy meal. I love tossing it with pasta and grilled chicken.


Mackenzie Kates
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I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but this one is really good. It's not too oily or garlicky.


Dasuni Hansika
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This pesto is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it. The flavor is amazing.


Rita Petterson
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I love the bright green color of this pesto. It's so vibrant and inviting.


Paul Udechukwu
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This pesto is a great way to use up leftover herbs. I always have a bunch of basil and parsley in my fridge, so this is a perfect way to use them up.


Hirendra Rana
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I was skeptical about making pesto with pepitas, but I'm so glad I tried it. It's so flavorful and delicious.


Just me Najah
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This pesto is so versatile. I've used it on everything from pasta to pizza to chicken. It's always delicious.


Mahoro Fororance
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I love how easy this pesto is to make. It only takes a few minutes and you don't need any special equipment.


Wetman Prunes
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This is the best pesto I've ever had. I used it to make pasta with grilled vegetables and it was incredible.


WAMA GAMER
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I've made this pesto several times now and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it.


Kuber Rai
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This pesto is amazing! I love the nutty flavor of the pepitas and the freshness of the herbs. It's perfect for dressing up pasta, grilled chicken, or even just spreading on a sandwich.