Basil Pesto

There is no better-tasting basil pesto than a freshly prepared homemade basil pesto. I love pestos because they are very versatile you can make several varieties based on the ingredients you have at your disposal. Most pestos contain a blend of cheese, nuts, herbs, and oil. If you want to have cheese while observing the sentient diet, you can add our lupin cheese with a similar resemblance to feta cheese.

Basil is originally from Africa, Asia, and India and is regarded as a very special herb because of its immense health benefits. The word basil comes from basilikhon, a Greek word that translates to royal. Basil is a potent herb endowed with some of the most powerful antioxidants, including; beta-carotene, lutein, beta-cryptoxanthin, and zeaxanthin.  

Basil helps your body fight oxidative stress damage from free radicals and prevents and fights certain cancers thanks to its potent plant compounds. Basil is best consumed fresh instead of in dried form, as most of the antioxidant compounds get denatured during the drying process, and it is better to consume basil fresh.

Our basil pesto uses cashew nuts instead of the commonly used pine nuts or walnuts. This gives the pesto a sweet, nutty texture. Basil has a strong natural aroma so remember, a little goes a very long way. We have added fresh coriander for more aroma and rich greenness.

The lemon tang helps bring out the flavor of basil, cashew nuts, and coriander and cuts the sweetness of the honey. The olive oil binds all the ingredients together and helps increase the shelf life of the pesto. On a buckwheat pancake, it’s heavenly.

You can enjoy basil pesto with your favorite appetizers, sides, dips, and even pasta. Ready in less than 20 minutes, you are going to really enjoy this healthy, simple, and super tasty basil pesto.

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