Creamy Basil Pesto

Maria shared this recipe for a creamy pesto in her cooking with herbs series. She suggests serving it with pasta, crackers, and flatbreads, as a spread for sandwiches, and even as a pizza sauce!

Creamy Basil Pesto

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • ½ cup hemp hearts
  • ½ - 1 garlic clove
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 cup fresh basil
  • 1/4 - 1/2 tsp sea salt

Instructions

  1. Add all the ingredients to a blender or mini food processor.
  2. Blend until smooth and enjoy!