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
=R1=
Servings
Prep time
Cook time
Recipe
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.
Tried this recipe? Mention @wellbeing_magazine or tag #wbrecipe!
