Name: Basil Pesto (GAPS Diet)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2-3 cloves garlic, peeled & diced; 5-6 loosely packed cups fresh basil; 1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup pine nuts OR hulled hemp seeds (a less expensive but equally good alternative to pine nuts!); 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1/8 tsp ground black pepper; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

Description

An easy Basil Pesto that is GAPS Diet-friendly and delicious in sauces and salads.

Ingredients

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2–3 cloves garlic, peeled & diced
5–6 loosely packed cups fresh basil
1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup pine nuts OR hulled hemp seeds (a less expensive but equally good alternative to pine nuts!)
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

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Instructions

Place all ingredients into a food processor or blender and process until desired consistency.

Notes

This makes an excellent chicken salad dressing when mixed with my Walnut Garlic mayo 1/2 cup of each for about 2 lbs. cooked chicken.