A jar of pesto is one of the most delightful — and useful — gifts to receive during the festive season. Add a generous dollop to a cheese platter, use it to top crispy crostini or toss through spaghetti for a quick-smart dinner.
Ingredients
| 2 cups | basil leaves |
| 1 cloves | garlic |
| 1 cup | grated parmesan |
| 1/3 cup | hemp seeds |
| ½ cup | roasted pine nuts |
| 2 Tbsp | lemon juice |
| ½ cup | olive oil |
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Directions
- Into a kitchen processor place the basil, garlic, parmesan, hemp seeds, pine nuts, lemon juice and olive oil. Blitz until well combined. Scrape down the sides to get every last bit.
- Store in small jars ready to gift.
