2 cups fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons sunflower seeds (no shells)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons water
juice of half a lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
1 fresh garlic clove or ½ tsp garlic powder
pinch of salt
¼ cup grated parmesan or Romano cheese
1
Wash hands with soap and warm water. Wash produce well.
2
Combine all ingredients in blender except basil. Process until smooth.
3
Stop blender and remove lid. Using spatula, push half the greens into the mixture. Pulse until chunky.
4
Stop the blender again and push the remainder of greens into the mixture, then process until smooth.
5
Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Ingredients
2 cups fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons sunflower seeds (no shells)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons water
juice of half a lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
1 fresh garlic clove or ½ tsp garlic powder
pinch of salt
¼ cup grated parmesan or Romano cheese