Gut-loving herby green pesto
— gut-friendly ~ magnesium rich ~ high fibre —
Did you know one of the best ways to support your gut health is by eating lots of different plants? The recommendation is to aim for 30 different plants a week, but achieving this can feel a little overwhelming
That’s where herby “pestos” come in (a term I use loosely as I appreciate it is very far from traditional pesto recipes!) ✨
By blending a mix of herbs, these are such an easy way to pack in different plant points! And you can truly use ANY greens, which means you can rotate what you use each week depending on what you have in the fridge
Whether it’s on pasta, in sandwiches, mixed through beans, used as a dressing for potatoes or a marinade for fish, incorporating herby pestos is a delicious (and equally nutritious) way to support your gut health 🫶🏼
If pesto is a staple in your shopping basket, why don’t you give this homemade version a try! Let me know if you do 💚
Ingredients
carrot tops, basil, parsley and a few springs of mint - around 150g in total
juice and rind of one lemon ~ for antioxidants and vitamin C
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil ~ healthy fats to help you absorb the nutrients from the greens
1 clove garlic ~ supports the immune system
1/4 cup pistachios ~ almonds or pine nuts would work great too
Method
Add all your ingredients except the nuts to a blender, blend and then add the nuts and blend again ~ I find adding the nuts separately helps keep the vibrant green colour
Store in the fridge with a layer of EVOO on top and you’re all set for the week!