Discover a versatile Nourishing Pesto recipe idea that will elevate your weeknight meals with fresh goodness straight from the garden to nourish your soul.
The first year my family and I gardened was in 2021. Our efforts were worth it—we harvested many fruits and vegetables!
It was so exciting to see a pop of red from the strawberries and tomatoes, a splash of deep purple from the eggplant and a burst of bright green from our flourishing basil. Homegrown produce is way tastier than what you find in stores.
Vegetable gardening not only leads to delicious produce but it gets you outside and connects you to the planet. There’s nothing quite like digging your hand in some dirt and planting something.
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Practice It: Try This Recipe From My Garden: Nourishing Basil Pesto
Ingredients (Choose organic if possible.)
Basil (2 or more cups)
1 cup of any type of roasted organic nut (We like walnuts, cashews or pine nuts.)
Extra virgin olive oil (at least a half cup)
Minced garlic
Himalayan pink salt
Pepper
Note: I don't use cheese in my recipe, but you can certainly add Parmigiano Reggiano.
Directions
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
Place organic nuts on baking dish and roast for 10 minutes. Remove from oven.
Add ingredients to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Pour in more olive oil as needed.
Serve over chicken, fish, pasta or as a veggie dip with the other vegetables from your garden. Store leftovers in the refrigerator or freezer if making a big batch.
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