April 20, 2017
Who out there has done the “eat chicken, steamed veggie & brown rice diet”- I am sure that is not the official name but anyone that has dieted in the last 20 years knows what I’m talking about. It’s definitely a healthy option that consists of protein, veggies & grain- but how boring! Am I right? Maybe you don’t agree, but for me that just seems like such a bland and boring option- especially if you are eating it more than once a week. I LOVE veggies, but even to me- plain, steamed veggies are the WORST! If I had just thought to toss some of this pesto on top of that cliche health dish my feelings may have been altered. The more you learn about me, the more you will understand that food is about more than just eating- it’s about having a relationship and experience and it goes without saying that flavor is high on the list of importance when it comes to everything I put into my body.
I use a LOT of lemon & garlic in my kitchen because both are low in cost & have the capability of stepping up the flavor game of any dish, marinate, sauce or dressing. I can pick up 2 lemons for less than $1.00 for a week’s worth of groceries and they become a crucial part of my cooking. Lemons are great for more than recipes too- I add excess lemons to water to spruce up the basic glass of H20. I always toss the squeezed lemon leftovers down my garbage disposal for a natural cleaner- I’ve never rubbed lemon on my countertop but I’ve heard that is pretty great too!
If you are like me and have the lemon & garlic on hand. All you need for this recipe is fresh basil, oil & pistachios (or pine nuts, almonds, walnuts, etc- MAKE IT YOUR OWN!). If you made my Spring Chef Salad you likely have some leftover pistachio meats (thats the technical term- I swear i didn’t just make up that weird term).
I love tossing this with zoodles & Trader Joes Garlic & Herb sausages. It’s also a great drizzle for omelets, breakfast hash, chicken or roasted veggies. That is the beauty of sauce, it makes everything a little bit better!
Ingredients
- 2 C Basil
- 2-3 Garlic cloves
- 1/4 C Pistachios
- 2 TBS Lemon Juic
- 1/2 Olive Oil or Avocado Oil
- Salt & Pepper
