Name: Supergreens Pesto
Ingredients: 2 large handfuls fresh herbs (e.g. flat leaf parsley/coriander (with+stalks) and/or basil leaves); 1 large handful watercress/rocket/kale and/or spinach; 1 - 2 garlic cloves (less or more to taste) (nb use garlic oil if following a low FODMAP diet); Juice and zest of one small organic lemon; small handful nuts ((cashew nuts, walnuts, macadamia or brazil nuts work particularly well)); small handful pumpkin seeds ((lovely with roasted seeds!)); Good few glugs of extra virgin olive oil ((depending on required consistency)); 1 tsp tamarind paste ((optional))

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Supergreens Pesto

If you’d like to get more greens into your diet, how about trying this fantastic pesto method – it will add a zesty, nutritious punch to many different meals.

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Servings 4 generous portions

Ingredients

2 large handfuls fresh herbs e.g. flat leaf parsley/coriander (with+stalks) and/or basil leaves
1 large handful watercress/rocket/kale and/or spinach
1 - 2 garlic cloves (less or more to taste) (nb use garlic oil if following a low FODMAP diet)
Juice and zest of one small organic lemon
small handful nuts (cashew nuts, walnuts, macadamia or brazil nuts work particularly well)
small handful pumpkin seeds (lovely with roasted seeds!)
Good few glugs of extra virgin olive oil (depending on required consistency)
1 tsp tamarind paste (optional)

Instructions

Wash all the leaves and put in a food processor or blender with all the other ingredients.
Process until it resembles a pesto consistency.
Store in a glass container in the fridge for 3-4 days and use to add nutrients and flavour to meals.
Can be frozen in an ice cube tray and added to soups and stews during cooking.

Notes

Serving suggestions:

Use to top fish, meat or vegetables
Dollop onto hot and cold soups or stews
Add to wraps and sandwiches
Stir into or serve with omelettes or frittatas
Add to stir-fried prawns or vegetables

Variations:

There are an infinite number of options with this pesto….try some of these
Try using a fresh lime instead of lemon
Use other high-quality nutritious cold-pressed oils eg avocado, rapeseed, flax
If you like things a little spicy, try adding a small piece of jalapeno pepper for an extra kick
Try a red pesto instead by adding a couple of tsp of tomato paste
By adding pecorino or parmesan cheese you will create a more traditional pesto flavour or it provides nutritious yeast for a vegan

Whatever you do with it, we hope you enjoy it!

Keyword herbs, pesto, vegetables