---
title: Jalapeño-Basil Dressing
servings: 4
source:
  name: Rainbow Plant Life Global Flavors Meal Plan 8
  author: Nisha Vora
tags: [basics, jalape, o-basil, dressing, vegan, meal-prep]
---

Prepare: @hemp seeds/hearts{0.75%cup}, @jalapeño peppers{1-2}(roughly chopped; see Note 1), @fresh basil leaves{1.5%cup}, @medium lemons{2}(juiced), @neutral-flavored oil{7%tbsp}(see Note 2), @water{6%tbsp}, @Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper.

In a food processor (or small-capacity blender), add the hemp seeds, jalapeño(s), basil, 1/4 cup lemon juice, the oil, water, 1 heaping teaspoon kosher salt, and black pepper to taste.

Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as you go. If there isn’t enough liquid to blend or it’s too thick, add a splash of water and blend again.

Taste, adding lemon juice for more tang, oil for more richness, and/or salt or pepper to taste. Store in the fridge in a sealed, labeled jar or airtight container for 5 to 7 days.

> For milder heat, use just 1 pepper and remove the membranes/seeds. If you love spicy food, use 2 pepper. Can’t tolerate chile peppers at all? Use half of a small green bell pepper instead.
> I prefer avocado oil, though any neutral-flavored oil works. You can use extra virgin olive oil, but I recommend a light-tasting one, as the natural bitterness of most olive oils can be too strong combined with the natural bitterness of hemp seeds.