Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F/180ºC. Spread sunflower seeds on baking tray and toast for 5 minutes until starting to colour. Allow to cool.

Step 2

In a mini food processor, place basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, garlic and salt.

Step 3

Pulse until finely chopped into a paste. Add sunflower seeds and pulse again. Scrape down the sides as necessary.

Step 4

Add extra virgin olive oil and pulse again until combined and smooth. Scrape down the sides when needed.

Step 5

Taste and adjust salt if necessary.

Step 6

See notes for variations, storage and use.