These easy and delicious tarts are full of nutritional goodness. They're perfect for a fresh lunch or light dinner with a seasonal salad and new potatoes.
INGREDIENTS
Makes 6
Tart base
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2/3 cups almonds
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4 tbsp sesame seeds
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4 tbsp flax seeds, ground
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4 sunflower seeds, crushed
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1 small garlic clove, grated (you could add black garlic or smoked if you like)
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2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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2 tbsp coconut oil
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2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
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Pinch sea salt
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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1 tsp of water
Pesto
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1 bunch of flat-leaf parsley leaves
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1 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
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1 tbsp walnuts
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2-4 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil
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1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast
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1 medium garlic clove, grated
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Sea salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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2-3 tbsp lemon juice
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4 -6 drops of lime essential oil-optional
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Sundried tomato paste
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1 cup sundried tomatoes
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2 large medjool dates
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1 avocado
Extra lemon juice, if needed
INSTRUCTIONS
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Add the first set of ingredients to a blender and process until completely mixed.
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Brush your mini tart shapes with a bit of olive oil.
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Divide the base mixture in 2 and then each in 3 equal parts. This will give you 6 equal parts. Press each into a tart shape. Place in fridge/freezer.
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Add all ingredients for the pesto in a food processor and wiz.
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Mix 6-7 tablespoons of pesto with 1 avocado. Season more if needed (lemon juice, sea salt, black pepper).
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Mix the sundried tomatoes and dates in a food processor til it becomes like a paste.
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Place the sundried tomato paste at the bottom on each tart and then scoop the pesto-avocado mixture into the tart shapes and return to fridge.
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Serve cold.