Macadamia Parmesan & Pumpkin Seed Pesto
Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
none
Serves:
6
Level:
Easy
About the Recipe
This pesto blends pumpkin seeds with Grove & Meadow Macadamia Parmesan for a savoury umami depth, lifted by the fresh, green brightness of basil.
Ingredients
1 cup fresh basil leaves, lightly packed
½ cup toasted pumpkin seeds
2 cloves garlic
½ cup olive oil (add more to loosen if needed)
¼ cup grated Grove & Meadow Macadamia Parmesan
1–2 tbsp lemon juice
¼–½ tsp salt, to taste
Freshly cracked black pepper
Optional: 1 small handful spinach or amaranth leaves for extra green vibrancy
Preparation
Toast the pumpkin seedsHeat them in a dry pan over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden. Cool slightly.
Blend In a food processor combine basil, pumpkin seeds, garlic, Grove & Meadow Macadamia Parmesan, salt, and lemon juice.
Stream in the oil With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until smooth and creamy. Adjust consistency—add more oil for a looser pesto or a splash of water for a lighter version.
Taste & adjust Add extra lemon, salt, or pepper to balance richness and brightness.