Basic Pesto

Recipe Inspired by the "Sneaky Chef"

Ingredients

• 1 cup basil
• 1/4 cup pine nuts roasted
• 2 cloves garlic
• 3 tbsp parmesan
• 1 tea lemon juice
• 1/4 tea salt
• 1/2 cup grapeseed oil
• 3 tbsp green puree (see recipe below)

Preparation

Blend all ingredients in blender except for oil, slowly drizzle in oil until desired consistency. Careful not to over blend or the basil will turn bitter.

Green Puree

Makes about 3 cups puree

• 1 cups baby spinach
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 2 cup sweet green peas
• 1 cup edamame
• 1 tea lemon juice
• 3-4 T vegetable broth

Steam broccoli spinach, edamame and peas. puree with water and lemon juice and broth.

Green Goddess Dressing

makes 1 cup

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 Tbsp dill
• 1 1/2 Tbsp basil
• 1 1/2 Tbsp parsley
• 3/4 cup yogurt
• 1/4 white puree
• 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
• 1 tsp agave
• 1/4 tsp salt

Preparation

Puree all ingredients together. Use as dressing on top of mixed greens.