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Vegan Kale Basil Pesto

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Vegan Kale Basil Pesto served with zoodles and butter beans.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup cashews

2 garlic cloves

1/2 tsp sea salt

pepper

2 cups of raw kale, packed tightly*

1 cup of basil leaves

2 Tbsp of lemon juice

1/2 cup of quality olive oil

optional: 1 tsp nutritional yeast

*spinach or another green can be used instead of the kale!

  1. Add cashews and garlic to a food processor and process for a minute until evenly combined.

  2. Add salt, pepper, kale, basil, lemon juice, and nutritional yeast (if using) and process until well combined.

  3. Slowly drizzle in olive oil, scraping down the sides if needed.

  4. Taste it! Feel free to add more lemon juice, nutritional yeast, etc. Enjoy!

Basil pesto is my personal favorite, yet it is hard (or expensive!) to get enough basil to make pesto. I find that using another green such as kale or spinach still allows the basil to shine while also making it more nutrient dense!

For more easy, healthy food ideas, find me on Instagram @yourtruepeace or join the Facebook group Healthy Holistic Living

With love, Amanda

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Mediterranean Zoodles

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Ingredients:

Avocado oil

2 cloves of garlic, minced

3 small zucchini squash (or 1 large), spiralized

1/4tsp dried Italian herbs

1/4 cup of chopped cherry tomatoes

1 Tbsp capers

Small handful of Kalamata olives

Juice of 1/4 lemon

Fresh herbs for serving: basil and parsley

Olive oil

Optional: If you’re making this as a meal and not a side, add some protein such as butter beans or canellini beans in the first step! You can also add organic grilled chicken, fish, etc.

Directions:

  1. Place a large frying pan on medium heat. Once hot, add a little avocado oil and minced garlic.

  2. Add zoodles and sauté a minute or two until they heat through.

  3. Toss in tomatoes, capers, and olives and sauté just until heated.

  4. Squeeze a little lemon juice and drizzle with olive oil. Toss and top with fresh herbs!

*Note: Make sure to not overcook the zoodles. They really only need a few minutes to heat up!

For more easy, healthy food ideas, find me on Instagram @yourtruepeace or join the Facebook group Healthy Holistic Living

With love, Amanda