Ayurvedic Pesto

Creates about 1 cup

Basil, as we you can find in a traditional grocery store, is sweet, bitter and pungent in taste. It is traditionally balancing for vata and kapha and treats indigestion as well as respiratory issues such as cough and asthma.

I love pesto on many things such as any grain/veggie dish (buddha bowls or quinoa/veggie bowls), eggs, pastsa dishes or any cooked veggies. It takes it up a notch with a fresh flavor and so many wonderful micronutrients!

DOSHAS

Vata - Good for vata.

Pitta - Good for pitta.

Kapha - Good for kapha. Can include garlic for extra pungency.

INGREDIENTS

2 cups basil leaves, stems removed
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup walnuts
Pinch of hing
Salt to taste

DIRECTIONS

Use a food processor. Add basil leaves, olive oil, walnuts, hing and little bit of salt (can always add more to taste!). Process until the the basil leaves around broken down but not mush.
Transfer to a container and use right away or store for a few days.