Sunflower Seed Pesto (Vegan, Gluten Free, High In Protein)

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

Add 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds, 2 cups fresh basil, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 1/2 tablespoons nutritional yeast, and 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil into a blender or food processor.

Blend until smooth, adding water if the blender is struggling or if a thinner pesto is desired.

Taste the pesto and adjust seasoning with more lemon juice, salt, and pepper as needed.

If the pesto is too chunky, continue blending until the desired texture is achieved.

Boil brown rice spaghetti according to package instructions.

Saute kale and mushrooms in a skillet until cooked.

Combine the cooked spaghetti, sautéed kale, and mushrooms, and top with sunflower seed pesto and additional sunflower seeds if desired.

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