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Servings: 1 Jar

Green Pesto with Sunflower Seeds

Homemade green pesto with sunflower seeds - A more budget-friendly version. It is something quite different from the one you find in the supermarket. However, we can agree that the ingredients for pesto are not the cheapest, and therefore, I take pride in experimenting with alternative ingredients.
Author: Anette Søstrøm Asmussen
Course: Dressing, Sides
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Dressing, Italy, Sides
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Metric - US Customary

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch Parsley
  • 10 pcs. Sage Leaves
  • 1 bunch Basil
  • 100 gram Parmesan
  • 184 gram Oil
  • 50 gram Pine Nuts
  • 50 gram Sunflower Seeds

Instructions

  • Put all the ingredients in the blender.
  • Blend to the consistency you prefer: It can be both finer and coarser.
  • Pour the pesto into a small jar.
  • Top the pesto with oil, put a lid on, and place it in the refrigerator.
  • The pesto can keep in the fridge for about a week.