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Iron-Rich Tahini Pesto

This is the pesto equivalent of a Swiss Army knife: sharp and garlicky, built to do a bit of everything. Blitz it once and you've fast-forwarded through a week of dinners - stir it through pasta, spread it on toast, dollop it onto roasted veg. Tahini and pumpkin seeds bring a proper iron boost, so it's doing the nutritional heavy lifting while your future self does none of the cooking.

Prep

10m

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Iron-Rich Tahini Pesto

This is the pesto equivalent of a Swiss Army knife: sharp and garlicky, built to do a bit of everything. Blitz it once and you've fast-forwarded through a week of dinners - stir it through pasta, spread it on toast, dollop it onto roasted veg. Tahini and pumpkin seeds bring a proper iron boost, so it's doing the nutritional heavy lifting while your future self does none of the cooking.

Prep

10m

Ingredients

Method

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Step 1

Add the basil, lemon juice, pumpkin seeds, tahini, garlic, nutritional yeast, hemp seeds and olive oil to a food processor and pulse until roughly combined. Season with salt and pepper. With the processor running, add the cold water a little at a time, checking the consistency as you go - you may not need the full 50ml. Keep pulsing until it's a coarse, spoonable pesto, or longer if you prefer it smoother and less grainy.

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10

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I

60

g

Fresh basil

1

Lemon juice

30

g

Organic pumpkin seeds

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Per Serving

Calories

97kcal

Fat

8.3g

Carbs

1.3g

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Debra L

a month ago

Very nice. I too used up my own basil harvest!

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Gigi

a month ago

Oh lovely! I always think homegrown herbs make a meal feel a little more special ☺️ xx

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sarah m

a month ago

doubled the recipe! Delicious! Made with basil and garlic we grew in the garden! 🩷

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Gigi

a month ago

I love that little feeling of growing something yourself and then actually getting to enjoy it in a meal. So special 🩷 xx

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Rebekka K

a month ago

Great recipe! I modified it a bit. I toasted the pumpkin seed before and used raddish green instead of basil. Will try again with basil once I get it fresh.

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Gigi

a month ago

Ahh radish greens, I like that! And yes, definitely try it with the basil when you get some. Now I’m curious which version you’ll prefer 😂 xx

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