Less Than 10 Ingredients, Full of Superfood Nutrition
Sometimes growing your own food comes with an overabundance of fruits and veggies - a good problem to have! So when summer rolls around and you've got too much basil and parsley, you get crafty and experiment.
With less than 10 ingredients, this pesto recipe is rich with nutrients, and some “not so typical” pesto recipe ingredients y’all might enjoy (especially those who are looking to avoid nuts). This summer sauce easily upgrades any meal - dress up your salmon, mix it in with pasta, add a zing to your sandwich, compliment the ricotta on homemade pizza, add it as a staple to your charceuterie platter, or simply serve it with your favorite chips or veggies. This pesto recipe might just be the perfect flavor enhancer!!
Nutrient-dense meals keep you nourished, energized, and mentally on point. When we consume real, fresh whole food, then our bodies know what to do with this food - how to digest it properly to absorb the nutrients from it; how to use it to provide hormonal balance, reduce stress, restore blood sugar balance, reduce inflammation; and how to eliminate what’s not needed. Who doesn't want all of those benefits?
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Pepita Pesto (a great alternative for anyone avoiding nuts!)
Ready in less than 15 minutes from prep to finish, this pesto is bursting with flavor, color, and superfood nutrition. Pepitas are a great source of protein, magnesium, zinc and copper. Parsley is packed with vitamins A and C and minerals iron and sulfur. Basil, one of the oldest herbs, is an adaptogen, anti-inflammatory and helps detoxify the body, plus it fortifies the digestive and nervous system. Chili powder is an antioxidant, and promotes digestive health. This a must-make recipe with a perfect blend of nutrient-dense ingredients. Take a snapshot or print the below recipe card.
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