Harvest Pesto Fresh Basil Sauce

Fresh basil, toasted pepitas and lemon with a spoonful of Harvest Pesto.

Makes about ¾ cup

Harvest Pesto Fresh Basil Sauce

Ingredients

  • 2 packed cups fresh basil
  • ¼ cup toasted pepitas
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon GROWN Harvest Pesto
  • 1–2 tablespoons water, as needed
  • Salt, to taste

Directions

  1. Pulse the basil, pepitas, garlic and lemon juice in a food processor until finely chopped.
  2. Stream in the olive oil while pulsing. Add water a spoonful at a time for a looser sauce.
  3. Stir in Harvest Pesto and taste before adding salt. Serve with pasta, roasted vegetables or pizza.

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