Hemp Basil Pesto
I have a huge basil plant in my backyard and it has been encroaching on the mini avocado tree. It also go a bit damaged in a recent storm, so I have been breaking off large branches and hand picking the basil leaves into a bowl.
I’ve been using organic hemp seeds now for quite a few years and I like them in my pesto or sprinkled over salad.They have quite a nutty flavour so I replace almonds or cashews in the pesto with hemp seeds.
I add parmesan, olive oil and a touch of salt. Throw it in the wizzer! & use recycled jars to contain! Love my pesto as a dip, in gluten free pasta with sundried tomatoes & black olives or however the occasion calls for it.
My pesto is never the same twice generally I use the amount of basil I’ve got as a ratio guide so in order: basil & hemp seeds (2:1) then olive oil & parmesan will vary depending on the taste as I go along, adding a bit more accordingly.
Mwah!
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thechefswife