Basil & Green Veggie Pesto
Sub in any green veggie you like really! Measurements don't have to be exact. You can adjust flavour as you go.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
blender/ food processor
Steamer or microwave
Jar to store
- 1-1.5 cups fresh basil leaves adjust to your taste
- 1/4 cup frozen peas
- 1/4 cup fresh or frozen broccoli
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen spinach (I find fresh is best though)
- 1/4-1/2 cup Pine nuts and/or walnuts adjust as needed
- 1 medium Garlic Bulb roughly chopped
- 1/3 cup Parmesan chopped adjust as needed
- 1/4-1/3 cup Olive Oil adjust as needed
- 1-2 tbsp Water as needed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp Optional extras: Avocado, hemp seeds, nutritional yeast (some things I often add to beef it up) :)
Steam / cook up your veggies including frozen spinach if using. No need to cook fresh spinach. Leave to cool or run under cool water.
Bang everything into a food processor / blender and blitz to the consistency you like.
Adjust flavours and liquids to your liking
As simple as that!
Transfer to a jar and add a lug of olive oil on top to keep it fresher for longer and stop it turning brown.
Keep in the fridge for up to a week.