Go Raw Watermelon Seed Pesto

Name: Go Raw Watermelon Seed Pesto
Ingredients: 3 cup fresh basil leaves, packed; 5 cloves garlic; 1 cup sprouted watermelon seeds, such as go raw sprouted watermelon seeds; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus 3 tbsp if planning to freeze; sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1/4 cup nutritional yeast (for vegan) or parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Go Raw|March 15, 2016 11:44 am EST

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Don the luck of the Irish with this unexpected twist on traditional pesto, made with highly nutritious, high-protein Go Raw sprouted seeds. Pair with Irish soda bread for a more authentic St. Paddy’s Day spread.

Servings

4

Ingredients

3 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
5 cloves garlic
1 cup sprouted watermelon seeds, such as go raw sprouted watermelon seeds
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus 3 tbsp if planning to freeze
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup nutritional yeast (for vegan) or parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Directions

Place basil, garlic, and watermelon seeds into a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped.Add 1/2 cup of olive oil, plus the nutritional yeast or cheese, and process until blended and then transferring to ask air-tight container once frozen.
Notes: Can be frozen for up to three months; thaw fully before using.