Walnut Pesto by Andrea Elson

Simply fantastic.

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch of basil.
  • 6-tbsp. cold pressed olive oil.
  • 4-tbsp. walnut pieces.
  • Freshly ground black pepper.
  • Sea salt.
  • 1 bunch of spinach.
  • 6 tbsp. hemp oil.
  • 4 tbsp. cashew nuts
  • 4 cloves garlic

    Method

    Lightly toast the walnut and cashews in a medium oven for 5 minutes, pick the basil leaves from the stems and place them in a blender with the garlic, half of the oil and lend them to a puree. Add the rest of the spinach, oil and nuts to blend. Add Salt and pepper to taste. Store for up to two weeks in a sealed container in the fridge, or freeze for up to 6 months.