Horseradish Pumpkin Seed Pesto Recipes

HORSERADISH-PUMPKIN SEED PESTO

Steps:

• Finely grind pumpkin seeds and horseradish in a food processor. Add cilantro and lime juice; pulse until cilantro is finely chopped. With motor running, stream in 1/4 cup oil; process just to combine. Add more oil if pesto is too thick; season with salt.
• Do Ahead
• Pesto can be made 5 days ahead. Cover and chill.

PUMPKIN SEED PESTO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spread seeds on a baking pan. Bake until fragrant, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to cool.
• In the bowl of a food processor combine seeds, parsley, garlic, chile, and cinnamon. Pulse to combine. With processor running, slowly add oil in a steady stream until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Toss sauce with hot pasta; garnish with freshly grated Parmesan. Serve.

BEETS WITH HORSERADISH AND PUMPKIN SEEDS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees. Place all the beets on a sheet of aluminum foil. Drizzle with the olive oil. Wrap together tightly and bake until tender, 65 to 70 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Peel off the skin. (You may need the help of a paring knife.)
• Slice the peeled beets 1/4-inch thick and arrange the slices on a serving tray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, horseradish, lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Taste to adjust seasoning.
• In a small skillet, toast the pumpkin seeds over medium heat, shaking back and forth, until they emit a popcorn-like smell, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Spoon the sour cream dressing on top of the beets and sprinkle with toasted pumpkin seeds. Serve beets warm or chilled (see Tip).

PUMPKIN SEED ARUGULA PESTO SAUCE (VEGAN)

Steps:

• Toast the pumpkin seeds by placing them in a skillet on medium heat until they start to brown a bit. (Or by placing in a baking dish in the oven at 475F for 8-10 minutes.).
• Place the toasted seeds in a food processor and grind until fine.
• Add the garlic and salt then pulse again.
• While the food processor is running, add handfuls of arugula and parsley through the top opening of the machine.
• Keep adding as these get blended in until all of the greens are incorporated.
• Pour the oil through the top opening and continue blending.
• You might have to stop occasionally to scrape down the sides of the food processor.
• Add more salt or oil to reach your desired flavor, then scoop the sauce into a jar, it will keep for about a week.