Spirulina Basil Pesto

Stakich Spirulina is a high quality superfood that may support immune function, cellular health and increased energy. You can easily incorporate it into shakes/smoothies, juices, or recipes that you wouldn't normally think of, like this one!

Supercharge your pesto by adding it to your favorite pesto recipe or following the simple one below.

Ingredients

  • 1 c toasted pine nuts
  • 1/2 c nutritional yeast
  • 3 handfuls fresh basil
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • Sea salt & black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp Stakich Spirulina powder
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Directions

Pulse garlic & basil in food processor. Add pine nuts and olive oil and pulse again. Stir in lemon juice, nutritional yeast and Spirulina powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Makes a delicious pasta sauce, spread on sandwiches or use as a dip for your favorite crackers & cheese.

📸: Damn Delicious

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