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A white bowl filled with heart-healthy cilantro pesto topped with pumpkin seeds. The bowl rests on a rustic wooden surface, with some pumpkin seeds and a pinch of coarse salt scattered around. A few green herb leaves are partially visible on the left side.

Heart Healty Cilantro Pesto

This handmade pesto combines the earthy depth of pumpkin seeds with the zesty, vivid punch of fresh cilantro and hemp seeds and walnuts. Finish with a dash of Himalayan or Kimchi salt, a clove of garlic for that extra spice, and the silky, heart-healthy boost of flax oil. This is not your average pesto—it is made to elevate your meals to a whole new level, assist your heart, and regulate your blood sugar.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 286 kcal

Equipment

  • food processor

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1/2 cup hemp seeds
  • 1/2 cup walnuts soaked and dried
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon cold-pressed flax oil or extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon of Himalayan Kimchi salt, or other quality salt or to taste

Instructions
 

  • Process pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, walnuts, and garlic in a food processor until crumbly.
  • Add the cilantro and process, again.
  • Add the flax oil and salt and process until you reach your desired consistency.
  • Pour into a serving bowl.
  • Enjoy in wraps, on “pasta,” or as a dip.
  • You can always make extra, and freeze it in ice cube trays to have on-hand for later.

Nutrition

Calories: 286kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 14gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 18gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 132mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 134IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 5mg
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