Hemp Seed Pesto
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup packed basil leaves
- 1 loosely-packed cup packed baby arugula
- ⅓ cup shelled hemp seeds
- 2 tablespoons cold-pressed olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (juice of about ½ lemon)
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- ¼ teaspoon plus ⅛ teaspoon sea salt or to taste
- Freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Add the basil, arugula, hemp seeds, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic, sea salt, and black pepper to a food processor. Process for 1 to 2 minutes or until just shy of smooth, stopping to scrape down sides as needed. Taste and add more sea salt and black pepper, if desired.