About the Recipe
This pesto adds a burst of flavor to pasta dishes, pizzas, salads, and more, making it a must-have pantry staple, using fresh herbs from the garden or market. Whether you are a seasoned chef or an enthusiastic home cook, this plant-based condiment is sure to inspire your creativity in the kitchen and is a great way of preserving your herbs .
Ingredients
2 cups fresh basil, leaves only
3Â TBSPÂ sunflower/pumpkin seeds
2 large peeled garlic gloves
2Â TBSPÂ lemon juice
3 TBSP nutritional yeast (optional)
1/2 tsp sea salt
2-3Â TBSP EVOO
3-6Â TBSPÂ water
Preparation
To a blender add the basil, nuts, garlic, lemon juice, nutritional yeast (opt), and salt
Blend until a loose paste forms.
Add olive oil a little at a time scraping down sides as needed.
Then add 1 Tbsp (15 ml) water at a time until the desired consistency is reached – a thick but pourable sauce.
Notes:
Try adding different fresh herbs to achieve different flavours - like coriander, mint, parsley