Fresh Basil Pesto Sauce
May 12, 2022 Andrea Wyckoff
Brazil nuts are a little powerhouse They are great added to your diet in small doses, as just a couple of nuts contain all the selenium you need for a day. They are also a slightly “radioactive” nut! They have such deep root systems that they pass on a tiny little bit of radium in the nuts. Ultimately, these nuts are considered a superfood and most health circles encourage us to eat just 1 to 2 Brazil nuts per day for the selenium and mineral benefits.
This pesto sauce tastes fabulous over fresh zucchini or spaghetti squash noodles.
Ingredients
| basil, fresh | 1 bunch | |
| brazil nuts (or hemp seeds, pine nuts, or walnuts) | ⅓ cup | |
| garlic | 2 cloves | |
| nutritional yeast, optional | 3 tbsp | |
| olive oil | 3 tbsp | |
| sea salt | to taste |
Directions:
- Place all ingredients in a small food processor and blend until all ingredients are well combined and paste is formed.
- Enjoy!
Recipe Notes:
• Add extra olive oil to make the pesto base go further and extend the number of servings it provides.
• Nut-free option: use hemp seeds
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