This condiment is excellent on chicken, fish, spaghetti squash, or as a tomato sauce substitute on Paleo pizzas. Make a double batch and freeze some for later use.
Makes about 3/4 cup.
Approximate cooking time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
- 1/4-1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds, cashews, slivered almonds or pine nuts
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbs lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp coconut aminos
- 1/2 tsp sea salt (optional)
- 1/8 tsp cayenne
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a small food processor or blender.
- Blend until a smooth paste forms. Add more olive oil, or a small amount of water if needed for desired consistency.
- May be frozen for later use.
4 Comments
Rose Simons
I was wondering where you purchase your coconut aminos? thank you , Rose
whole foods?
Neely
@Rose – Yes, Whole Foods carries the coconut aminos. Otherwise Coconut Secret or Amazon online.
Mary Lichota
Could you substitiute macadamia nuts for the pumpkin seeds, cashews, alomonds or pine nuts?
Neely
Mary Lichota – Yep!