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Sunflower Seed Pesto Recipe (Half Spinach, Half Basil)
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Carlie D
By Carlie D

Sunflower Seed Pesto Recipe (Half Spinach, Half Basil)

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Tip: Spinach makes it slightly milder and creamier, so if you prefer a bolder basil flavor, use a little extra basil next time (like 1¼ cup basil + ¾ cup spinach).
Updated at: Fri, 31 Oct 2025 21:28:28 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great
Glycemic Index
18
Low

Nutrition per recipe

Calories1043.9 kcal (52%)
Total Fat98.9 g (141%)
Carbs23.7 g (9%)
Sugars2.8 g (3%)
Protein25.6 g (51%)
Sodium61 mg (3%)
Fiber10.7 g (38%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

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1 cup fresh basil (≈ 30 g) 1 cup fresh spinach (≈ 30 g) ½ cup sunflower seeds (≈ 60 g) ¼ cup olive oil (≈ 60 ml) 2 tbsp lemon juice (≈ 30 ml) 2 tbsp nutritional yeast (≈ 10–12 g) or parmesan if tolerated 2–3 tbsp water (add gradually to reach smooth
1 cupfresh basil
1 cup fresh basil (≈ 30 g) 1 cup fresh spinach (≈ 30 g) ½ cup sunflower seeds (≈ 60 g) ¼ cup olive oil (≈ 60 ml) 2 tbsp lemon juice (≈ 30 ml) 2 tbsp nutritional yeast (≈ 10–12 g) or parmesan if tolerated 2–3 tbsp water (add gradually to reach smooth
1 cupfresh spinach
1 cup fresh basil (≈ 30 g) 1 cup fresh spinach (≈ 30 g) ½ cup sunflower seeds (≈ 60 g) ¼ cup olive oil (≈ 60 ml) 2 tbsp lemon juice (≈ 30 ml) 2 tbsp nutritional yeast (≈ 10–12 g) or parmesan if tolerated 2–3 tbsp water (add gradually to reach smooth
½ cupsunflower seeds
1 cup fresh basil (≈ 30 g) 1 cup fresh spinach (≈ 30 g) ½ cup sunflower seeds (≈ 60 g) ¼ cup olive oil (≈ 60 ml) 2 tbsp lemon juice (≈ 30 ml) 2 tbsp nutritional yeast (≈ 10–12 g) or parmesan if tolerated 2–3 tbsp water (add gradually to reach smooth
¼ cupolive oil
1 cup fresh basil (≈ 30 g) 1 cup fresh spinach (≈ 30 g) ½ cup sunflower seeds (≈ 60 g) ¼ cup olive oil (≈ 60 ml) 2 tbsp lemon juice (≈ 30 ml) 2 tbsp nutritional yeast (≈ 10–12 g) or parmesan if tolerated 2–3 tbsp water (add gradually to reach smooth
2 Tbsplemon juice
1 cup fresh basil (≈ 30 g) 1 cup fresh spinach (≈ 30 g) ½ cup sunflower seeds (≈ 60 g) ¼ cup olive oil (≈ 60 ml) 2 tbsp lemon juice (≈ 30 ml) 2 tbsp nutritional yeast (≈ 10–12 g) or parmesan if tolerated 2–3 tbsp water (add gradually to reach smooth
2 Tbspnutritional yeast
or parmesan if tolerated 2 3 water, add gradually to reach smooth

Optional

1–2 tsp garlic-infused olive oil
1 tspgarlic-infused olive oil

Instructions

Step 1
Blend in food processor

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