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If you're like me, carrot sticks get borring pretty fast. Adding hummus and other dips only go so far. I love putting a twist to classic recipes by substituting in other ingredients. Give your tastebuds a new adventure! You won't be disapointed!
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For 1 Serving(s)
carrot-pesto-sammies
- 1/2 c sunflower seeds
- 3 carrots
- 1/2 clv garlic
- 1/2 c shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 T sunflower oil
- pn salt
- pn pepper
- 2 sli sourdough bread
- 1/4 c pea shoots
- 1 tomato
Carrot Pesto Sammies Directions
- In a small frying pan lightly toast sunflower or pumpkin seeds on medium heat for about 5 minutes. Add a small amount of oil, salt, and pepper for flavor. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Using a food processor, combine carrots, garlic, Parmesan cheese, oil, toasted seeds, salt, and pepper. Process until mixture reaches a spreadable consistency. Add additional oil as needed and more salt and pepper to taste.
- Spread pesto on two slices of bread. Add pea or sunflower shoots to one slice of bread and top with sliced tomato. Put the slices of bread together, and enjoy!