2025: A New Year Of New Habits
As we enter into a new year filled with opportunities, growth, and resolutions, it is important to take the time to plan new healthy habits to set yourself up for success.
Recipe of the Week 9/21: Oil-Free Pesto
Yields 12 servings
Ingredients
2 cups basil leaves
2 cups baby spinach (or other 'light' leafy green like arugula or baby kale)
1 medium tomato quartered
4 cloves garlic
1 lemon juiced (about 2 tablespoons)
1 cup organic raw pepita pumpkin seeds
Sea salt and freshly ground back pepper to taste
Instructions
In a food processor (or blender on low speed), add the basil leaves, baby spinach (or other
greens), tomato, garlic and lemon juice. Process until just blended and reduced in volume.
Add the pepitas and and process until blended but still chunky, stopping to scrape down the
sides as needed.
Season with sea salt freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Adapted from: https://healthymidwesterngirl.com/easy-vegan-oil-free-pesto/
Nutritional Facts: Serving: 2 Tablespoons | Calories: 38 kcal | Carbohydrates: 2
g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 3 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Sodium: 5 mg | Potassium: 124 mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1 g |
Recipe of the Week
Oil-Free Pesto
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Found by: Ashley DeGeare BS, NDTR, CHC
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