Elixir Eats: Hemp Seed & Rocket Pesto.

We LOVE pesto! It’s savoury, creamy and packs a powerful punch. Pesto consists of basil, a deliciously aromatic herb bursting with essential flavonoids. These are antioxidants which protect your cells from oxidative damage. This Omega rich hemp seed pesto is exactly what you need for enhancing flavour to your favourite dishes, as well as benefiting your health.

Ingredients

4 tbsp hemp seeds

100g pine nuts

1 bunch (31g pack) fresh basil leaves

1 handful rocket leaves

2 cloves garlic

1 tbsp dried oregano

8 tbsp UDO's Choice omega oil

juice of 1 lemon

himalayan salt and black pepper to taste

pinch cayenne pepper

makes 2-3 servings of pesto

Prep

You will need a good blender or food processor.

How we did it

1. Simply add all of the ingredients into a food processor or blender and blitz until you smooth or when you reach the desired consistency. The ingredients break down very easily, it should only take a few seconds!

2. Enjoy! If you are not eating all of this fresh, be sure to store in a sealed glass jar in the fridge. Use within 3 days.

ELIXIR TIP: If you would like a dairy free ‘parmesan’ alternative, add 2 tbsp nutritional yeast for a vegan friendly cheesy flavour!

Hemp Seeds

• Raw and organic

• Contains all essential amino acids (a source of complete protein)

• Contains 30.6g protein per 100g

• Optimum balance of Omegas 3 and 6. (ratio 3:1)

• Easily digestible, plant based protein

• Sprinkle on salads, add to smoothies and soups

• Can be made into nut milk and raw crackers

• Great for maintaining healthy hair, skin and nails

• Rich in magnesium, zinc, potassium and Vitamin E

• Repairs and nourished muscles for strong muscle growth

• High in fibre, great for digestion

Our body requires Essential Fatty Acids to function properly, they are essential because our body does not produce them, we get them from all the lovely natural whole foods we eat. Foods rich in EFA’s are avocados, hemp seeds, chia seeds, nuts, seeds and oily fish such as salmon, mackerel and sardines. For optimum health or perhaps maybe you are lacking these foods in your diet, it is always great to consider taking a good quality fish oil or omega oil. We love Udo’s Choice omega oil blend because it provides a premium natural source of unprocessed Omega 3 and 6 in a ratio that fully supports our health. Omegas are an internal lubricant for our cells, which nourishes our hair, skin and nails from the inside out. They help keep our joints flexible which is great for mobility and fitness as well as being highly beneficial for brain function, heart health and hormone regulation.

Udo’s Choice Ultimate Oil Blend - Omega 3-6-9 contains:

• Flax seed oil

• Sunflower seed oil

• Sesame seed oil

• Coconut oil

• Evening primrose oil

• Soy lecithin (GMO-free)

• Rice bran and oat bran germ oils

• Tocotrienol

PUT THIS PESTO ON:

1. Kale crisps, rub pesto into fresh kale. You can eat this raw as a salad, dehydrate or bake for deliciously crunchy kale chips!

2. Use as a dressing to transform salads.

3. Use in Sandwiches to add that extra zing of flavour, who needs mayo when you have homemade pesto?

4. Stir into gluten free pasta or risotto with smashed avocado. Voila, you have the creamiest pasta dish!

5. Whizz into hummus or guacamole for a really tasty dip.

6. Serve with anti-pasti, such as fresh vegetables, olives and sun dried tomatoes.

7. Spread over Salmon fillets and bake!

8. Drizzle over half and avocado as a tasty nutritious snack!

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