PESTO
The Good
Servings: 5 • Prep time: 10 minutes
This is a high protein, nutritious super green pesto that is versatile across many dishes and snacks. Nuts are a natural protein source containing various vitamins and minerals essential for health. Almonds are added for their antioxidant, protein, good fat and magnesium content and pumpkin seeds for a hit of zinc. Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, which has various anti-inflammatory and heart protective qualities.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups basil (or a combination of 1 cup basil and ½ cup spinach)
1/3 cup almonds and pepitas
1/3 cup parmesan cheese (this can be omitted if dairy free)
1 garlic clove (peeled and chopped)
3-4 tablespoons of olive oil (or to your liking)
Method
Place all ingredients except olive oil in food processor until mixture is smooth.
Slowly add the olive oil as the food processor is running until a thick paste is achieved.
NOTES
Experiment with different nuts such as cashews, hazelnuts and walnuts and oils such as macadamia.
Add a touch of truffle oil for extra decadence and flavour.
Spoon into pasta of choice with a dash of boiling pasta water to mix together thoroughly.
Spoon over green vegetables or use as a spread on our nut and seed bread for a nutritious snack.
Fold into scrambled eggs.