A great way to use fresh herbs before they go bad: MAKE PESTO!! It’s easy. And read on for 6 creative ways to use it…
Simple Pesto Sauce
Ingredients:
+ 2 cups (packed) basil (or your favorite herbs)
+ 2 tablespoons olive oil
+ 2 tablespoons lemon juice
+ 2 cloves garlic
+ 3 tablespoons nuts or seeds (pinenuts, walnuts, sunflower seeds, etc.)
+ 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast
+ 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (to taste)
+ 4-ISH tablespoons water
Directions:
In a food processor or blender, add all ingredients & pulse until smooth.
Note: To get the RIGHT TEXTURE add water slowly… you may need a little more or less.
Enjoy right away or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 1 month.
6 WAYS TO USE PESTO
Breakfast:
Pesto & Veggie Breakfast Burrito
Take a sprouted grain wrap and add scrambled eggs, sautéed veggies like broccoli, and PESTO.
Lunch:
Pesto & Kale Grilled Cheese
Add PESTO to this kale grilled cheese recipe.
Dinner:
Pesto Burgers
Add PESTO to your favorite burger recipe (beef, chicken, turkey, salmon, or bean) and grill!
Side Dish:
Pesto Vinaigrette
Add vinegar to PESTO and use as a salad dressing or drizzle on grilled veggies.
Snack:
Pesto Dip
Stir PESTO into yogurt or hummus and use as a dip for veggies. It makes an awesome addition to a cheese board, too.
Dessert:
Dessert Pesto
Add honey to PESTO and drizzle on grilled peaches or strawberries.
