New Charlottesville address!
688 Berkmar Circle, Charlottesville, VA 22901

Skip to main content

Recipe of the Week 9/21: Oil-Free Pesto

Yields 12 servings


Ingredients
2 cups basil leaves
2 cups baby spinach (or other 'light' leafy green like arugula or baby kale)
1 medium tomato quartered
4 cloves garlic
1 lemon juiced (about 2 tablespoons)
1 cup organic raw pepita pumpkin seeds
Sea salt and freshly ground back pepper to taste


Instructions
In a food processor (or blender on low speed), add the basil leaves, baby spinach (or other
greens), tomato, garlic and lemon juice. Process until just blended and reduced in volume.
Add the pepitas and and process until blended but still chunky, stopping to scrape down the
sides as needed.
Season with sea salt freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Adapted from: https://healthymidwesterngirl.com/easy-vegan-oil-free-pesto/
Nutritional Facts: Serving: 2 Tablespoons | Calories: 38 kcal | Carbohydrates: 2
g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 3 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Sodium: 5 mg | Potassium: 124 mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1 g |


Recipe of the Week
Oil-Free Pesto

www.pinterest.com/novaphysicianwellness
Found by: Ashley DeGeare BS, NDTR, CHC

You Might Also Enjoy...

Avocado Egg Salad

Recipe Of The Week 4/8: Avocado Egg Salad

Ingredients: 4 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped 4 large hard boiled egg whites 1 medium hass avocado, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 tbsp light mayonnaise 1 tbsp fat free plain yogurt 1/2 tablespoon finely chopped chives Read the article to view more!
Crockpot Balsamic Pork Roast

Recipe Of The Week 3/24: Crockpot Balsamic Pork Roast

Ingredients: 2 pound boneless pork shoulder roast, sirloin roast kosher salt, to taste 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1⁄2 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/3 cup chicken or vegetable broth 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon honey
Cuban Style Black Beans

Recipe Of The Week 3/17: Cuban Style Black Beans

Ingredients: 2 tsp olive oil 1/2 onion 2 cloves garlic 2 scallions 2 tbsp red bell pepper 3 tbsp cilantro 15 oz can black beans, do not drain 1/2 cup water, or more if needed 1 bay leaf Read the article to view more!