Gut Support Pesto
This pesto supports gut health, liver health and natural detoxification, and has nutrients to help naturally balance hormones like estrogen and thyroid hormones!
Equipment
- blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup nuts or seeds choose a combo like walnuts, pumpkin seeds, Brazil nuts, sunflower seeds, etc for nutrient variety
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp raw, unpasteurized sauerkraut
- 1/4 cup plain kefir or Greek yogurt for dairy free, use non dairy kefir or yogurt or sub with equal parts sauerkraut
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese for dairy free, can omit or substitute with equal parts nutritional yeast
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro or parsley rinsed; leaves & stems included!
- 1 cup spinach or kale rinsed
- 1/2 tsp salt or more to taste
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper or to taste
- water as needed
Optional Ingredients & Tips
- 2 tsp ground turmeric for anti-inflammatory boost but will alter color!
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a food processor or high powered blender. Blend until a smooth mixture forms without chunks.
- If the mixture needs a little help moving along, add 1 Tbsp water at a time until mixture is well blended.
Extra Nutrition Tip!
- Never waste a lemon or lime peel! Before slicing open your lemon or lime, zest the peel and save for adding bright flavor to recipes like this pesto. Citrus zest contains powerful antioxidants that support your body's natural detoxification system.