Pescatarian Pesto-Walnut Turmeric Tahini Bites
These little bites pack a serious amount of flavor into a no-bake, fridge-friendly format that's easy to love. Walnuts and fresh basil get pulsed into a rough, chunky pesto base, then brought together with creamy tahini, bright lemon juice, and a warm hit of turmeric — the black pepper alongside it is a smart move that helps your body absorb all that golden goodness. Honey rounds out the savory edges just enough to make these feel like a treat without tipping into dessert territory. Rolled oats give every bite a satisfying chew, and optional hemp seeds add a subtle nuttiness and a little extra nutrition if you want it. The whole process happens in a food processor and a mixing bowl, so there's minimal cleanup and no oven required. They firm up beautifully in the fridge and keep for a full week, making them an ideal make-ahead snack for busy days when you need something real to grab on the go.
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12 servings
For the bites
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup raw walnuts
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, packed
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup tahini
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp hemp seeds (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the walnuts and basil to a food processor and pulse 8–10 times until the walnuts are coarsely chopped and the basil is broken down into small flecks — the mixture should look like a rough, chunky pesto, not a smooth paste.
- 2
Add the tahini, olive oil, honey, lemon juice, turmeric, black pepper, and salt to the food processor. Pulse 5–6 more times until the mixture just comes together into a cohesive, slightly sticky mass.
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