Pesto Sauce
Pesto sauce comes together within minutes with only a few ingredients. This is one of my favorite sauces to use when I'm feeling lazy or feeling like I just want to get in my greens for the day.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
- 6 oz basil
- 3 garlic cloves
- ⅓ cup sunflower seeds
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp salt and pepper
- ½ tbsp red pepper flakes
- juice of half a lemon
- ¼ cup olive oil
To your food processor, add in basil, sunflower seeds, garlic, and parmesan cheese. Pulse until a sand-like texture.
Add in lemon juice, salt and pepper. Slowly stream in olive oil and blend until desired texture, using more or less oil than listed.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy.