A simple, creamy pesto made with fresh whole food ingredients to nourish your body. Recipe by nutritionist, naturopath and recipe developer Casey-Lee Lyons from Live Love Nourish (www.livelovenourish.com.au).
Note: This recipe is free from gluten, dairy, sugar and preservatives.
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
- 3 cups (packed) fresh basil leaves
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup raw MyOrganics cashews
- 1 large garlic clove, peeled and crushed
- Pinch good quality salt
Method
- In a small blender or stab mixer with attachment, blend basil with half the amount of olive oil until finely chopped.
- Add lemon juice, cashews, garlic, salt and remainder of oil. Blend until smooth. Add a little more oil or a splash of water if needed. Adjust seasoning to liking. Store in refrigerator.
This recipe was designed by Brisbane nutritionist and recipe developer Casey-Lee Lyons from Live Love Nourish. For more healthy recipes please visit her website www.livelovenourish.com.au
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