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    May 23, 2017

    Basil Sunflower Seed Pesto

    Hello everyone!!

    There are days when I take calculated risks in the kitchen and everything flops..but there are also days when I just randomly throw things together and voila, we have a fingerlickin' good something!! This Basil Sunflower Seed Pesto happened on one of those sparkly mornings. Luckily I remembered to quickly jot down the recipe before I forgot because it's too good not to share! 🙂

    Vegan Basil Sunflower Seed Pesto

    I had in hand some beautiful produce, including edible flowers like sunflowers, from KRISHI CRESS , lovely fresh basil from my garden and a new pack of sunflower seeds staring at me. In it all went in a blender, a splash of lemon juice, a couple of cloves garlic and we had this brightly flavored pesto in no time!! And yes, it was creamy enough, so no cheese!

    Sunflower petals added a unique, slightly bittersweet flavor which we all loved. They look really lovely, are great in salads and for garnishing. Edible flowers aren't just a pretty face, they have health benefits too. Just make sure that if you wish to add them to your dishes, they are organic and completely pesticide-free. You can read more about edible flowers here.

    Vegan Basil Sunflower Seed Pesto

    It was a small jar of absolutely delicious healthy pesto that was wiped out in no time! I hope you will give this a try....even if you don't have the sunflower petals. Simply add more basil or any other herb of your choice.

    I’d love to hear from you! Please tag me on Instagram @tashasartisanfoods, using the hashtag #tashasartisanfoods. You can also FOLLOW ME on INSTAGRAM, PINTEREST for more fabulous recipes! Do subscribe to Tasha’s Artisan Foods so you’ll never miss a recipe!

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    Vegan Basil Sunflower Seed Pesto

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    Author: Natasha Minocha

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Basil
    • 1/4 cup Sunflower petals
    • 1/4 cup Sunflower seeds
    • 3-4 cloves garlic
    • 4-5 Tbsp olive oil
    • 2 tsp Lemon juice
    • Salt to taste

    Instructions

    • Blend all the ingredients together till smooth. I like to keep the texture a little crunchy. Taste and add salt as needed. Enjoy!
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