Vegan Basil Pesto
Basil is packed with iron and magnesium, which improve circulation, and the essential oil eugenol, which provides anti-inflammatory effects similar to that of aspirin. This basil pesto is as good for you as it is delicious!
Makes: 1 cup
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Vegan Basil Pesto
Basil is packed with iron and magnesium, which improve circulation, making this basil pesto as good for you as it is delicious!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup blanched almonds
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 large handfuls basil leaves
- ⅓ cup cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast flakes
- Small pinch Celtic sea salt
Method
- Place almonds in a food processor and whizz until fine. Add garlic and pulse, then add basil and whizz again.
- With the motor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until you have the desired consistency, then add lemon juice, yeast flakes and salt.
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