2.7K Views 7 years ago

Le Pain Quotidien’s Basil Oil Hemp Pesto
[Vegan]

Author Bio

Le Pain Quotidien is an international bakery-restaurant group founded in Brussels in 1990 by Alain... Read More

Order with Instacart Download Our App
vegan basil oil pesto

Discover more recipes with these ingredients

Basil Oil Hemp Pesto [Vegan]

This hemp pesto, specifically created for Le Pain Quotidien's Plant Love summer menu, is made with basil oil and serves as a wonderful addition to any sandwich, salad, or any other dish you could dream of! A leader in food that is good for you and the planet, Le Pain... Read More

Ingredients You Need for Le Pain Quotidien’s Basil Oil Hemp Pesto [Vegan]

For the basil oil:

  • 225g Extra Virgin Olive oil (Italian EVOO would be best)
  • 75g fresh basil leaves (no stems)
  • 5g Sea salt

For the pesto:

  • 130g Basil oil
  • 70g shelled hemp seeds (Hemp Hearts)
Order with Instacart Download Our App

How to Prepare Le Pain Quotidien’s Basil Oil Hemp Pesto [Vegan]

For the basil oil:

  1. Weigh out all ingredients and add everything in a blender (or smart stick blender)and mix it on high speed.
  2. Blend until the Basil oil has all ingredients immerged to an emerald color and the consistency of a loose paste (do not over mix as the color of the basil may turns dark)
  3. The basil oil can be hold in a refrigerator up to 10 days in an airtight container. Take out of the fridge 45 min prior using it in your next recipe so the Basil oil is not hardened.

For the pesto:

  1. Weigh out your Basil oil and pour in a mixing bowl. Add the Hemp seeds to the Basil oil and mix well using a hand whisk. 
  2. Hemp pesto is best when made and served on the same day.

Discover Our Latest Recipes

Report Recipe Issue

Please report any concerns about this recipe below!

Recipe Hotline!

Report an issue, ask questions, or share suggestions. We're here to help!
Report an Issue

Comments:

Leave a Comment

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.