Basil and Lemon Balm Pesto

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 16
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 60.9
  • Total Fat: 6.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 8.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 1.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.6 g
  • Protein: 0.7 g

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Introduction

Nut free, vegan, soy free and gluten free - this garlicky basil-lemon balm pesto has it all! Nut free, vegan, soy free and gluten free - this garlicky basil-lemon balm pesto has it all!
Number of Servings: 16

Ingredients

    2 cups packed lemon balm leaves
    2 cups packed basil leaves
    5 cloves garlic
    ¼ cup sunflower seeds
    1 tbsp kosher salt
    ½ tsp black pepper
    ¼ cup canola oil
    2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
    1 tbsp lemon juice


Tips

No lemon balm? Use all basil and add the zest of 1/2 lemon.


Directions

Combine the herbs, garlic, seeds, salt and pepper in a food processor and pulse to finely chop.
With the motor running, stream in the canola oil, EVOO and lemon juice until a relatively smooth paste is formed.
Transfer to a jar (or ice cube mould for freezing) and store in the fridge up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months.

Serving Size: Makes ~1 cup, 16 (1 tbsp) servings

Number of Servings: 16

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JO_JO_BA.