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Hemp seed pesto

A nut-free pesto with hemp seeds and basil.

A blender pesto for anyone in the house dodging nuts. Hemp seeds give it the body, basil gives it the colour. Toss through warm pasta or spoon over roasted veg.

Time
10 min
Serves
6
Difficulty
easy
Course
dressing
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Ingredients

6 serves

Method

  1. Blanch the basil in boiling water for 5 seconds, then plunge into iced water. Squeeze dry.

  2. Add the basil, hemp seeds, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper to a food processor.

  3. Blitz to a coarse paste. With the motor running, drizzle in the olive oil.

  4. Taste. Add more salt, lemon or oil to balance.

  5. Use straight away on warm pasta, or jar with a thin layer of oil on top and refrigerate up to five days.

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