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Creamy Hemp Pesto
[Vegan]

Name: Creamy Hemp Pesto [Vegan]
Yield: servings
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KB By: Koko Brill

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Creamy Hemp Pesto [Vegan]

Dairy Free

Want to pump up the protein factor in pesto? Make it with hemp seeds instead of pine nuts. Add a dreamy cashew cream to it, toss it with some grape tomatoes and mix in some pasta. This is also great on a roasted veggie panini or sandwich.

Ingredients You Need for Creamy Hemp Pesto [Vegan]

For the Cashew Cream:

1 cup cashews
3/4 cup water

For the Pesto:

2 cups fresh basil, packed
1/3 cup hemp seeds
2 garlic cloves
2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
zest of 1 lemon
pinch of salt and pepper
1/2 cup cashew cream

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How to Prepare Creamy Hemp Pesto [Vegan]

To Make the Cashew Cream:

Blend cashews and water in a high speed blender. I used a Vita-Mix which will help get it ultra smooth.

To Make the Pesto:

In a food processor, blend basil, garlic, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and hemp seeds until coarsely blended and then drizzle in olive oil while processing until smooth.
Stir in cashew cream.
Spiralize a raw zucchini into pasta, or cook brown rice pasta according to package directions. Top with creamy hemp seed pesto and grape tomatoes, and garnish with fresh basil.

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