sunflower seed pesto

yields about 1 1/2 C

ingredients

• 1/4 C toasted sunflower seeds*
• 1 TBS minced garlic
• 4 C fresh basil (stems are ok, but make sure they aren't too thick since it'll dull the blades of your food processor/blender)
• 5/8 C oil
• S & P TT

instructions

-toast sunflower seeds for about 10 min @ 400ºF if not already

-chop seeds, garlic, salt and pepper in food processor

-add basil, pulse processor while slowly pouring in oil

-be careful not to overdo it; too much processing will begin to cook the basil & make it mushy

*or pumpkin seeds, or squash seeds, or whatever. this makes it nut-free but if you want, you can sub nuts 1:1