Basil Pesto Sauce

Making herbs a regular part of the diet is a super idea as many are a  great source of antioxidants.

Yields approximately 1 ½ cups

You’ll Need:

• 1 cup packed basil leaves
• ½ cup toasted walnuts
• 1 garlic clove
• ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste

Directions:

• Mix all in a blender or food processor until an even consistency is reached.

Tips:

• You can add more garlic if you would like. You may want to mix it, have a taste and then decide.
• This pesto freezes wonderfully. Place the pesto in ice cube trays and once the pesto has solidified place the blocks in a plastic bag and use it in the future. The ice cube technique it nice because it freezes the pesto in handy portion sizes.
• The recipe can easily be doubled.
• You can try different nuts such as pine nuts or macadamias.
• You can try different herbs such as cilantro or parsley.
• Serve over top of pastas, grilled vegetables, and fish. Or turn a piece of French or Pita bread into a pesto pizza. The options are endless but all are delicious.
• Leave out the Parmesan cheese for a vegan pesto sauce.