Pesto is my #1 favourite condiment of all times. Â I know I get very enthusiastic about most things I make or eat, so you might not really pay attention to how excited I am when I talk about pesto. Â That’s understandable.
Trust me though, I have, on many occasions, eaten a full jar of this stuff by the spoonful. Â I would never go to town like that on a jar of store bought pesto, but home-made, yes please! Â It’s cheese-less (you’re welcome, lactose-intolerant and vegan peeps), and actually loaded with phytonutrients, which makes it even harder to stop eating. Â It is good with just about anything; eggs, chicken, pasta, heck, you can even use it as a dip for veggies. Â I even mixed it with mayo once (home-made mayo of course) and put it in my potato salad, and it was ah-mazing!
- 1 cup fresh basil
- 1/2 cup toasted pumpkin seeds, or your favorite nut or seeds
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 50 ml fresh lemon juice
- 2 large cloves of garlic
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast,
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- freshly ground pepper to taste
- Blend all ingredients in magic bullet or food processor till smooth. Incorporate in your favourite recipes and enjoy!