Perfect Pesto ( Garlic free/ GF / DF )

The Perfect Pesto that makes every BODY feel good..inside and out!

Ingredients

4 cups fresh basil leaves

3/4 cup raw walnuts

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

1/4 teaspoon salt/ pepper (to taste)

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend for several minutes until your basil pesto becomes creamy.

Store in refrigerator for up to a week. You can also freeze by filling ice cube trays.

Great as a sauce for any entree ie: zoodles, salad, spaghetti squash, tofu, proteins, potatoes and more.

Creamy White Bean and Herb Dip

A creamy, delicious, refreshing dip that has highlights of lemon and herbs. Great as a dip or used in a wrap or sandwich.

Ingredients :

1 can (15oz) cannellini beans

1/4 cup tahini (best to use a thinner consistency)

3 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp lemon zest

1/2 tsp salt

1-2 cloves garlic grated or pressed

1 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp of water if needed

1/4 cup chopped herbs of choice ( dill, basil, parsley, rosemary, or thyme)

Instructions:

In a food processor add drained and rinsed beans, tahini, lemon zest lemon juice, salt, garlic, and olive oil (reserve herbs for later).

Pulse to combine then blend until creamy (scrape down sides as needed) Blend less time if you like a chunkier texture. If you prefer smooth, blend for longer. Add slowly a tbsp of water at a time to thin if needed.

Add your chopped herbs and pulse again to combine.

Taste and adjust flavor as needed. Add more olive oil for creaminess, lemon for tartness, salt, or water to thin. (it will thicken when chilled)

Enjoy immediately, or you can chill. Drizzle olive oil, a squeeze of lemon and sprinkle herbs on top before serving.

Note: If you want to try this without tahini, just add another 1/2 cup of white beans and a touch more lemon, olive oil, garlic etc

Simple Peanut Sauce

Ingredients

1/2 cup of creamy peanut butter

1 tbsp of LOW sodium soy sauce or tamari

2 tbsp rice vinegar

2 tsp maple syrup

1 tsp grated ginger

1/2 tablespoon sriracha ( or more to taste)

1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

4-5 tablespoons water

2 tablespoons lime juice

Instructions:

Whisk in a small bowl the peanut butter, tamari, ginger, vinegar, sesame oil, maple syrup, and sriracha. While whisking, add slowly 1 tbsp at a time of water to reach your desired consistency. You also may put all the ingredients in a small blender for larger batches to combine. Enjoy on Summer rolls or rice noodles.