Herbal Pesto Recipe
Pesto is a base recipe for food as medicine. The herbs you use for pesto are concentrated sources of health-enhancing nutrients.
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 1/2 cups fresh leafy green herbs basil, cilantro, thyme, parsley or your favorite
- 1/2 cup wild savory herbs garlic basil, dandelion
- 2 garlic cloves peeled and center woody section removed
- 1/2 cup nuts or seeds pepitas, walnuts, almonds
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Pour oil into a blender, add garlic, nuts, and herbs in thirds and blend to that lovely pesto loose paste-like consistency.
- Add salt.
Notes
Classic pesto contains basil and pine nuts and a half-cup of Parmesan in the above recipe. Use your imagination and what you have on hand. Variations are endless!
Remember, when it comes to wild food and botanical medicines – safety first!