Dandelion Pepita and Basil Walnut Pestos made with dandelion greens, large cloves of garlic, toasted pumpkin seeds, olive oil, lime juice, sea salt, chili powder, basil, walnuts, large cloves of garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt, black pepper

Dandelion Pepita and Basil Walnut Pestos

These two easy-to-make vegan pestos offer vibrant flavors for any meal. The Dandelion Pepita Pesto features bitter dandelion greens balanced with pumpkin seeds and a hint of lime. The Basil Walnut Pesto is a classic aromatic blend with fresh basil, walnuts, and lemon. Both versatile pestos are perfect for massaged salads, pasta, toast, roasted vegetables, or as a flavorful dip, offering a healthy and unique addition to your plant-based kitchen.

10 servings
Updated
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#dip#easy#basil#pesto#sauce#vegan#walnuts#dandelion#pumpkin seeds

Instructions

  1. 1

    For the Dandelion Pepita Pesto: Place all ingredients, except the olive oil (0.25 cup), in a food processor, and blend until combined. Pour in the olive oil (0.25 cup) while the food processor is still blending, and continue to blend another few 30 seconds, or until your desired texture is reached. If you prefer a thinner pesto, add water (2 tbsp) or olive oil (2 tbsp).

  2. 2

    For the Basil Walnut Pesto: Place all ingredients, except the olive oil (0.25 cup), in a food processor, and blend until combined. Pour in the olive oil (0.25 cup) while the food processor is still blending, and continue to blend another few 30 seconds, or until your desired texture is reached. If you prefer a thinner pesto, add water (2 tbsp) or olive oil (2 tbsp).

Nutrition Facts

Per portion

197
kcal
4
Protein (g)
4
Carbs (g)
20
Fat (g)

Macronutrients

Saturated Fat 3 g
Monounsaturated Fat 10 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 6 g
Fiber 1 g
Sugars 0 g

Micronutrients

iron
2mg
83% DV
sodium
400mg
174% DV
calcium
20mg
20% DV
potassium
194mg
41% DV
vitamin a
124mcg
138% DV
vitamin c
6mg
70% DV
vitamin k
82mcg
683% DV

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