Spring Garden Pesto
As soon as the days get longer my body begins to crave more green foods naturally. And this recipe is a favorite as I love pesto for dipping as well as with a light pasta meal.
The flavors of Pesto remind me of a special treat, and I often have a pesto inspired dish when inviting company…what’s great is this recipe is very easy to put together and can be adjusted if you like more bitter or sweet taste.
The almonds add some depth to the pesto so it is not as oily as traditional, and they also add a bit of sweetness. Feel free to add a dash of fresh squeezed lemon juice for some sour citrus :-)
Garden Pesto
Ingredients:
1 1/2 Cups fresh basil
1/3 Cup olive oil
1 Cup raw almonds
5 cloves raw garlic
3/4 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Directions:
Got a blender, food processor, or vitamix? Toss all ingredients into the machine of your choice and go...
I prefer my food processor for this one but the vitamix is excellent too
The almonds in the recipe add texture and a kick of sweet taste, feel free to sub another nut like pine nuts or even walnuts for omega boosting