Basil Pesto

Name: Basil Pesto
Ingredients: 5 Fresh Basil Leaves; 1 clove Fresh Garlic; 1/2 c Pine Nuts; 1/3 c Cold Pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil; Ground Black Pepper + Pink Salt (Optional Paprika / Cayenne) for spice; squeeze of fresh lemon

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Basil Pesto

Anne Murray

- Dairy Free

Traditionally pesto has a ton of salt & parmesan cheese added to it. Store-bought pesto also sometimes contains low-quality canola oil that causes inflammation. Try out this fresh recipe, and you will never buy store bought pesto again!

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Ingredients

5 Fresh Basil Leaves
1 clove Fresh Garlic
1/2 c Pine Nuts
1/3 c Cold Pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Ground Black Pepper + Pink Salt (Optional Paprika / Cayenne) for spice
squeeze of fresh lemon

Instructions

Blend all ingredients in a food processor or blender, refrigerate and serve with warm pita bread, or vegetables!

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