Creamy and Herb-Infused Pesto

This creamy pesto is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables. It's made with fresh basil and parsley, pumpkin seeds, olive oil, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic, and salt. The pumpkin seeds add a nutty flavor and creaminess to the pesto, while the nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor. The lemon juice brightens up the flavor of the pesto and helps to preserve its freshness.

Pesto is a classic Italian sauce that is typically made with basil, olive oil, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. However, there are many variations on the traditional pesto recipe, and this creamy pesto is one of my favorites. I first came up with this recipe when I was looking for a way to use up some leftover pumpkin seeds. I had never used pumpkin seeds in pesto before, but I was pleasantly surprised by how well they worked. The pumpkin seeds added a nutty flavor and creaminess to the pesto, and they also helped to thicken the sauce. I also added nutritional yeast to the pesto, which gave it a cheesy flavor without the use of dairy. This creamy pesto is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables. It's also a great way to use up leftover pumpkin seeds.

Prep time: 5 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh basil
• 1 cup fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor or high-powered blender.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Season with additional salt to taste, if desired.
4. Serve over pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables.

Why It Works

• The pumpkin seeds add a nutty flavor and creaminess to the pesto.
• The nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor without the use of dairy.
• The lemon juice brightens up the flavor of the pesto and helps to preserve its freshness.