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vegan spinach and hemp seed pesto


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  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup unsweetened freshly-brewed herbal tea (made with 1 tea bag), hot
  • Juice of 1/2 small lemon (1 tablespoon)
  • 3 cups packed fresh baby spinach leaves (3 ounces)
  • 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves (1 ounce)
  • 3/4 cup raw shelled hemp seeds
  • 3 large garlic cloves
  • 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil


Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a food processor, cover, and puree well.
  2. Serve as desired, such as tossed with pasta or quinoa or spread onto roasted or grilled fish. Or refrigerate for later use.

Notes

Per serving: 160 calories, 13g total fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 0mg cholesterol, 310mg sodium, 6g total carbohydrate, 1g dietary fiber, 1g sugars, 7g protein

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: about 1/4 cup