I like to start the day off with a great big spoonful of Hemp Hearts to help kick off my protein intake for the day. They’ve got 10 grams of protein in a 3-tablespoon serving! But I don’t stop there. I really love the cool little seeds for their taste and texture in so many recipes. So here’s my newest creation … a pesto that tastes luscious, but provides far fewer calories than the original. It’s vegan. But if you’re a little bit more of a traditionalist, you can just stir a little bit of grated Parmesan cheese into the finished pesto recipe.
To add to the newness of it all, I whirled this up in the food processor bowl of my new NutriNinja® Blender Duo. Gosh it’s powerful!
Calories saved: 220
Why it’s better for you? It’s got hemp seeds and a splash of herbal tea.
Disclosure Note: I received a complimentary Ninja® Blender Duo from NutriNinja® as a member of the food media. I was not compensated to write this blog post. The recipe and opinions in this post are mine.
Love this recipe. I only had a third of the basil that was called for, so I added more spinach & a little parsley. It tasted superb!!! My husband said to add this to our regular meal schedule. ❤️
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Love this recipe. I only had a third of the basil that was called for, so I added more spinach & a little parsley. It tasted superb!!! My husband said to add this to our regular meal schedule. ❤️
Thrilled you enjoyed it! Love your ingredient swaps, too!