Best Basil Pesto

I have a herb garden in my apartment and the minute I walk in the door it smells so good with the fresh basil that I am always finding new recipes to make. Here is a quick pesto recipe for anyone who wants to make a quick pasta or anything. Now let’s stop talking and just get to it. 

Ingredients:

• 2 Cups of fresh basil packed.
  • if you are making for pasta I suggest subing 1 cup baby spinach
• 3 Tbsp pine nuts
  • You can also use sunflower seeds!
• 3 large cloves garlic
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
• 3-4 Tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 2-3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 3-6 Tbsp water

Now Let’s Get Cookin’!:

1. Add the basil, nuts, garlic, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, and sea salt and blend/mix on high until a loose paste forms.
2. Add olive oil a little at a time (streaming in while the machine is on if possible) and scrape 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. 
3. Taste. Season. and Enjoy!

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