Ingredients:
1 cup of fresh basil
1/4 cup of olive oil
1 package of sweet and spicy trail mix
1.5 tsp of minced garlic -
1/4 tsp of salt
1/8 tsp of pepper
1-2 tbsp of water for desired consistency
Phase 4 Ingredients:
1 cup of fresh basil
1/4 cup of fresh grated Parmesan-Reggiano cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup pine nuts, or walnuts, or 3-4 tbsp of nutritional yeast
1.5 tsp of minced garlic
1/4 tsp of salt
1/8 tsp of pepper
Method for both:
Pulse basil and choice of nuts (Phase 4) in food processor, or bullet/blender several times. Add the garlic and cheese (Phase 4), and pulse. Scrape down sides and pulse a few more times.
Slowly stream in the olive oil while food processor is running, occasionally scrape down the sides.
Phase 1 recipe you may add 1-2 tbsp of water to thin to a desired consistency - optional
Stir in salt and fresh ground pepper, you may add more to taste.
Brush on vegetables or faux potatoes after roasting.
Tip: To keep your pesto a nice green color you can blanch the basil for 1 min and place immediately in cold water bath, let cool and pat dry before use.