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pumpkin seed pesto in a white bowl on a wooden board next to basil leaves and garlic bulb.
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5 from 10 votes

Pumpkin Seed Pesto

This pumpkin seed pesto is great for a quick pesto pasta dinner, as a spread for sandwiches or drizzled over salads. Easy to make, it is also a vegan and low histamine sauce.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Party food, Sauces, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, British, Italian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 138kcal
Author: Claire

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ½ cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
  • ½ cup basil (fresh) tightly packed
  • 1-2 cloves garlic adjust quantity to taste
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • cup extra virgin olive oil add more for a looser pesto, to preference
  • to taste salt

Instructions

  • Lightly toast the pumpkin seeds for 3-4 minutes on a low heat until they start to brown and pop. Once toasted, set aside on some kitchen towel.
  • Once the pumpkin seeds have cooled, add all the ingredients to the food processor and blend. You may need to scrape the sides down a few times so the mixture combines well.
  • If you prefer a looser pesto, then add more olive oil or water to your preference.

Notes

  • For a thinner and more 'liquid' consistency, drizzle in a little extra olive oil to preference.
  • If you prefer not to use basil, you can always try coriander / cilantro and add a little parsley too. 
  • Adjust the amount of garlic to taste preference.
  • For those on a low histamine diet, you may prefer to leave out the apple cider vinegar if you are unable to tolerate it.
  • Please note that nutritional information is offered as a courtesy. It is auto-generated and should be understood to be an estimate.
 

Swiss Interest Group, histamine intolerance rating

All ingredients in this recipe rate as a '0' on the SIGHI list, with the exception of apple cider vinegar and garlic which rate as '1'.

Nutrition

Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg