Paleo Basil Pesto
This paleo-friendly basil pesto recipe is a must-have when making chicken or lean fish as it adds some good quality fat to balance out the macronutrient ratio. It also pairs well with eggplant, potatoes, or zucchini!
2 cups Fresh Basil
4 Cloves Garlic
½ cup Sprouted Walnuts
1 tsp Lemon Juice
½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Sea Salt to taste
1
Place the basil, garlic, and walnuts in a food processor and puree to the desired amount of thickness.
2
Add the lemon juice and continue mixing.
3
While the food processor is on, slowly add the olive oil until thoroughly mixed.
4
Pour into a pint-sized mason jar, add sea salt to taste, and stir.
5
Serve.
Ingredients
2 cups Fresh Basil
4 Cloves Garlic
½ cup Sprouted Walnuts
1 tsp Lemon Juice
½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Sea Salt to taste