Paleo Pesto

Pumpkin seeds, cashews, basil, garlic, and lemon combine to make this simple and delicious paleo-friendly pesto sauce.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 684 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• ½ cup olive oil, or as needed
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ cup raw pumpkin seeds
• ¼ cup raw cashews
• 1 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves
• ½ teaspoon coconut aminos (soy-free seasoning sauce)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Process basil, olive oil, pumpkin seeds, cashews, lemon juice, garlic, sea salt, coconut aminos, and cayenne pepper in a food processor, adding more oil as necessary, until desired consistency is reached.