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Pepita Pesto

October 3, 2016 by Susan Leave a Comment

 

pepitapesto-revisedOn my first date with my husband, we both ordered the same thing.  Wasn’t really sure if that was a good sign or not.  It was a simple grilled chicken breast on angel hair with marinara topped with a dollop of basil pesto.  When our food arrived, Chris scraped the pesto off and muttered, “I don’t like spinach.”  I was torn about what to do.  Should I tell him what pesto is?  How does he not know?  Didn’t he read the menu?  What’s wrong with spinach?  Do I really have a future with someone who doesn’t know what pesto is AND who doesn’t like spinach?

I chose not to correct him at that moment.  I waited until our relationship was a little more solid before educating him on the world of pesto.

Pesto doesn’t have to be just basil and garlic, so go ahead and try different nuts/seeds with herbs and oil. One little spoonful can add a whole new complex element to a dish without taking over. This pesto adds a clean, bright flavor to whatever you put it on (even a spoon). It only takes a couple minutes to come together in one of my favorite kitchen tools- the mini prep. Pepitas are loaded with vitamins and antioxidants. Even better, they are a good heart-healthy fat.

And I’m happy to say that Chris is fully versed on pesto and he also eats spinach.

Dollop a teaspoon of Pepita Pest onto Chipotle Sweet Potato Soup

Pepita Pesto
 
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Prep time
5 mins
Total time
5 mins
 
Pepita Pesto brightens up anything you put it on!
Author: Susan
Recipe type: Side
Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 2 Tbsp roasted, unsalted pepitas
  • 1 Tbsp cashew butter ( or almond butter )
  • ½ cup arugula
  • 6-8 basil leaves
  • 2 tsp. lime juice
  • 1 Tbsp parmesan cheese
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
Instructions
  1. Combine all ingredients in food processor.
  2. Pulse to desired consistency.
  3. Add additional oil if you want it to be more liquid.
  4. Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Notes:

Good as a sandwich spread, soup topper, cracker spread, pasta/rice mix-in, or add to a salad dressing.

 

Filed Under: Basics, Easy, New, Recipes, Sauce, Sides, Uncategorized Tagged With: arugula, basil, pepita, pesto

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