Basil Pesto

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You won’t miss the parmesan in this dairy-free version that is rich with anti-inflammatory olive oil and garlic, omega-3 walnuts, and yummy basil (vit K, A, C, antioxidants).

Prep Time5 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time15 mins
Ingredients
 ½ cup Walnuts
 1 cup Fresh Basil
  cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
 1 Lemon, juiced
 1 clove Garlic
 Sea Salt (to taste)
 Black Pepper (to taste)
1

Process the walnuts, basil, and garlic together until finely minced.

2

Slowly add olive oil, then lemon juice.

3

Season with salt and pepper.

4

Use as a dip or to mix with veggies, chicken, fish, grains, or whatever strikes your fancy.

Additional Notes:

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Ingredients

Ingredients
 ½ cup Walnuts
 1 cup Fresh Basil
  cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
 1 Lemon, juiced
 1 clove Garlic
 Sea Salt (to taste)
 Black Pepper (to taste)

Directions

1

Process the walnuts, basil, and garlic together until finely minced.

2

Slowly add olive oil, then lemon juice.

3

Season with salt and pepper.

4

Use as a dip or to mix with veggies, chicken, fish, grains, or whatever strikes your fancy.

Basil Pesto

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