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As summer gets closer and temperatures heat up, it’s time to ditch the oven in favor of lighter and colder fare. Pesto is the perfect hot-weather addition to a summer barbecue. It’s easy to make in large quantities (freeze a couple cups for later in ice cube trays for easy, single-serve portions) and it’s not just for pasta. Pesto is a great addition to cheese and crackers, salad dressings, and sandwiches. Lately, I’ve been adding pesto to quinoa mixed with grilled bell peppers, carrots, and sweet potatoes– yum.

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Moringa pesto is easy to make, tastes delicious, and is super nutritious. You can add as much moringa as you want depending on how earthy or plant-based you want your pesto to taste. I really enjoy the taste of moringa and added quite a bit for an extra nutritional punch!

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Moringa Pesto

Prep & cook time: 10 min
Servings: 1 Cup

Ingredients:
4 cups basil leaves
½ cup olive oil

2 cloves of garlic

¼ cup pine nuts
3T lemon juice

¼ cup grated parmesan
5T moringa powder
Salt and pepper to taste

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How To:
1. Place all ingredients in blender and pulse until smooth.
2. Serve right away or freeze for later!

-Happy cooking-

You can find many more yummy moringa recipes on our blog!