Pumpkin seed pesto
Pesto
When we think of pesto we often think of Pesto Genovese with basil, pine nuts, Parmesan and garlic. To help you find a home for seeds from your carved pumpkins, this delicious pumpkin seed pesto is tasty and is an amazing food waste buster.
Ingredients:
• 2 tablespoons of toasted pumpkin seeds
• 1 bunch of green herbs (basil, parsley, fennel fronds, tomato leaf etc)
• 50 millilitres extra virgin olive oil
• 75 grams of hard cheese (Parmesan, Pecorino or a vegan alternative are all great)
• Optional: throw in some roasted pumpkin flesh for a sweet flavour and orange colour.
Method:
1. Blitz all the ingredients above in a small blender. That's it!
Recipe created for #FoodSavvy Norfolk & Suffolk