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Sunflower Seed Pesto
Photo: Mike Kenneally

Sunflower Seed Pesto

9 ingredients Makes 8 servings (makes 1 1/2 cups) openrecipes
Sunflower Seed Pesto
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

377
Calories
7g
Protein
28g
Fat
31g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Sunflower Seed 1 oz (28g) hulled 165
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Honey 1 tbsp (21g) 64
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Clove 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Arugula 1 cup (20g) 5
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup raw shelled sunflower seeds
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • 2 cups (packed) arugula leaves
  • 1 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Kosher salt

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By epicurious · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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