Creamy Basil Pesto

Prep Time: 6 minutes

Servings: 5-6

This is hands down my favorite sauce! I use it on just about any savory food to amplify the flavor and increase the health benefits.

Ingredients

2 cups fresh basil (about 1 ounce)
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
1-4 garlic cloves (or garlic powder to taste)
½ cup walnuts
½ cup freshly grated grassfed Parmesan cheese
1 large avocado (or 2 small)
Salt, pepper, and fresh squeezed lemon to taste

Directions

Place all the ingredients except the avocado in a food processor and mix well.
Add the avocado and continue mixing until just combined.
Store in an airtight container with a thin layer of olive oil on top of the pesto to preserve freshness.

Reprinted with permission from Beyond Nutrition: The Ultimate Cookbook for a Healthier & Higher-Quality Life by Ryan Kennedy, CCN, CFMP.

About the Author

Ryan Kennedy is a Functional Medicine Practitioner and Board-Certified Clinical Nutritionist who takes a holistic approach to helping his patients improve their health. He has helped thousands of people break free from fad diets and feelings of discouragement with the conventional approach. To learn more about his work, find him on [email protected] or on his website, www.ryan-kennedy.com.

Check out other recipes from Ryan Kennedy, CCN, CFMP:

Coconut Curry Soup

Lemon Poppyseed Collagen Muffins

Wild Cod with Pesto Carrot Noodles

Homemade Meat Sticks

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