Mold Detox Friendly Basil Pesto
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8 servings
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
- ½ cup pine nuts
Ingredient noteThe Mold Detox diet is cautious about nuts because badly stored nuts can carry mold, but fresh pine nuts are likely tolerated by many on this diet. Buy nuts that look and smell fresh, and keep opened packages in the fridge or freezer. If you prefer to always avoid pine nuts, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- ½ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
Chef's tipGrate it before measuring; a parmesan rind won't work here. - ⅓ cup garlic-infused olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Ingredient noteDried black pepper can sometimes contain mold toxins, but the small amount in this recipe—about a pinch per serving—is likely tolerated by many. When possible, use a recently purchased organic spice and store it tightly closed in a cool, dry place. If you prefer to always avoid black pepper, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
Instructions
- 1
Add the pine nuts to the food processor and pulse 5–6 times until coarsely broken down but not yet a paste.
- 2
Add the basil leaves, Parmesan, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Pulse another 8–10 times until the mixture is finely chopped and uniform.
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