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Basil, Walnut Pesto

• 2 cups basil leaves, packed

• 1/2 cup parsley leaves

• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

• 1/2 cup walnuts 

• 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds

• 2 small garlic cloves, mortar and pestle with 1 teaspoon salt, lemon juice 

• 1/2 cup olive oil

• juice of lemon, salt, pepper to taste

Mint, Pistachio, Pumpkin Seed Pesto (dairy free)

• 2 cups mint leaves  

• 1/2 cup baby spinach 

• 1/2 cup pistachios

• ¼ cup pumpkin seeds

• 2 small garlic cloves, mortar and pestle with 1 teaspoon salt, lemon juice 

• 1/2 cup  olive oil

• juice of lemon/ salt, pepper to taste

Build Any Pesto:

• Umami (garlic)

• Acid (lemon) 

• Herbaceous (herbs)  

• Body/Sweet (nuts, seeds)  

• Emulsifier/Oil