Basil pesto – excellent with fresh cut vegetables, cooked chicken, as a marinade, and so much more!
Ingredients
- 2 cups basil leaves
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup pine nuts, walnuts, or pumpkin seeds
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2-3 cloves garlic, sliced
- salt to taste
Directions
- put garlic and salt in food processor and pulse
- add basil leaves and blend
- add olive oil in stream while it’s blending
- add nuts or seeds and blend well
- add more olive oil if needed for consistency
Paleo tip: omit cheese, it’s still super yummy!
Super mom tip: make a big batch, fill small containers or an ice-cube tray, and freeze.
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