This Super Greens Pesto is one of our favourite easy ways to get in a variety of nutrient-dense ingredients that support balanced hormones and is a great nutrient booster!
Packed with leafy greens, fresh herbs, healthy fats and plant-based fibre, it’s loaded with nutrients that help support detoxification pathways, gut health and overall wellbeing. The combination of kale, parsley and basil provides antioxidants and bitter greens to support liver function, while butter beans, walnuts and hemp seeds help keep you fuller for longer and support blood sugar balance.
It’s simple to make, incredibly versatile and an easy way to add more greens into your day without feeling like you’re eating a salad.
Ingredients:
1 cup of kale - rinsed and chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1 cup butter beans soaked and rinsed well
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
4 cloves fresh garlic
2 Tbsp of Nutritional yeast
1/4 cup walnuts
Salt/Pepper
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp hemp seeds
1 tsp AVC
Method:
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add all ingredients to a food processor and blend until desired texture, we prefer ours a little chunky
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Store in a jar in the fridge and add to pastas, sandwiches or just use a dip with crackers or fruit
