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PESTO

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Welcome to week 2 of Veganuary!

This week we’re starting off with our wicked take on pesto. You can ditch the dairy and still make your Italian Nana proud with your pesto prowess. Pesto is typically made with Parmesan mixed in and, even without cheese, this flavor-packed recipe classic is one of our faves. We like to add a bit of mint for that added one + two punch and spinach to help extend it a little and brighten up the color, not to mention upping the veg factor. Either one of these ingredients can be doubled up in the recipe or left out.

  • Yield: 3 cups 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4–5 whole cloves garlic, peeled
  • 2 handfuls of fresh basil leaves, stems removed
  • 2 handfuls of baby spinach
  • 1 small handful of fresh mint leaves
  • ½ C (60 grams) pistachios, no shell (or about 1 handful)
  • 3 C (700 ml) olive oil
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In food processor, add first 5 ingredients and have olive oil handy when ready to drizzle.
  2. While the food processor is running, drizzle in oil and puree the mixture to your desired consistency.
  3. Add a few pinches of salt and pepper to taste, and pulse again to combine.
  4. Pour pesto into a clean mason jar and store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  5. You can also freeze it, or freeze in small portions (ice cube trays are great!) and use as needed as an easy grab-and-go staple for later.

Find it online: https://wickedkitchen.com/pesto/

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