Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Sauces Pesto Sunflower Seed and Basil Pesto Be the first to rate & review! 1 Photo Pine nuts are pricey but sunflower seeds aren't and they do a mighty fine job in a delicious green pesto. Super smooth or a little chunky, it's delicious either way. Store in an airtight container for 5 to 6 days. Recipe by The Happy Veg Published on June 7, 2021 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 1 Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 cup packed fresh basil ½ cup packed fresh parsley ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil ¼ cup raw sunflower seeds 2 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano cheese 1 medium lemon, juiced 1 clove garlic, crushed, or more to taste ⅓ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste Directions Place basil, parsley, olive oil, sunflower seeds, Pecorino Romano cheese, lemon juice, garlic, and sea salt into a small blender or food processor; puree until blended to desired consistency. Taste and adjust salt if desired. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 165 Calories 17g Fat 3g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 165 % Daily Value * Total Fat 17g 22% Saturated Fat 3g 13% Cholesterol 2mg 1% Sodium 99mg 4% Total Carbohydrate 3g 1% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 0g Protein 2g Vitamin C 16mg 79% Calcium 46mg 4% Iron 2mg 9% Potassium 87mg 2% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved