Pesto

PESTOto spice up your protein serves

Usually, when you think of pesto, you think of just tossing in a few pine nuts. But why limit yourself? Pistachios, Macadamia, Walnuts and even Brazil nuts make an awesome (and at times, less costly) addition to any pesto recipe. The following is one of our favorites - feel free to sub in other nuts as desired.

Ingredients 1/2 cup finely chopped capsicum
1 cup dry roasted pistachio nuts, shelled
2-3 cloves garlic
2/3 cup olive oil
1 tsp lemon zest

To make, place the nuts in a food processor and pulse a few times. Add the basil and pulse a few more times. Add the garlic and lemon zest and…you guessed it… pulse a few more times. With the food processor on low, begin slowly drizzling in the oil. Stop to scrape down the sides as needed. Blend until smooth. Should make about 1 cup.

3 tablespoons of this pesto made with any nuts is one days fat serve for anyone following one of my customised nutrition plans