Hemp Pesto

This vegan pesto is full of flavor and uses garlic, hemp hearts, lemon, hemp seed oil, and of course… fresh basil and some herbs like parsley, coriander, and mint. Vividly green and surprisingly creamy, it has a piquancy and depth that can only be achieved by pounding fresh ingredients into submission with a pestle and mortar. Replacing olive oil with hemp seed oil adds a distinct nutty flavor which definitely makes it more savory.

Pesto sauce pairs well with pizza and pasta of course, but also as a veggie dip or spread on a sandwich.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine basil, HEMP HEARTS, garlic, and Parmesan Cheese to a food processor and blend. The ideal would be to use pestle and mortar.

2. Mix in salt and pepper and then slowly add the HEMP SEED OIL.

3. Add a few drops of fresh lemon juice to finish off.

4. Pesto is rarely cooked, instead simply stirred into a dish at the last minute to retain its vibrancy.