Basil Pesto with Sunflower Seeds

Making the Pesto

1. Add fresh basil leaves, lemon juice, garlic cloves, sunflower seeds, and salt to a container suitable for an immersion blender.

2. Blend the ingredients until they form a smooth paste.

   

3. Slowly add the extra virgin olive oil while blending until the desired consistency is reached.

4. Add chillies if you desire an extra bite and blend until incorporated.