Posts tagged Basil
Chili Thai Paste – Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Nut Free
Aug 4th
This paste is chorophyll rich and is an excellent accompaniment to fish, meat or veggie dishes, or great on its own mixed in with with rice noodles.
½ Cup Washed and Patted Dry Fresh Basil Leaves
½ Cup Washed and Patted Dry Fresh Cilantro
2 Large Garlic Cloves
1 ½ Teaspoon Dried Red Hot Chili Pepper Flakes
3 Tablespoons Lime Juice
1 Tablespoon Salba Whole Seed
1 Tablespoon Bragg’s Liquid Amino Acids Seasoning (or sub in Soya Sauce)
2 Tablespoons Mum’s Original Hempseed Oil
Place all ingredients in a food processor, except for the Mum’s Original Hemp Oil. Blend in a food processor and when mixed, slowly add in the hemp oil. Add additional water if too thick and add in more chili flakes if you prefer a spicier version. Place in a jar and refrigerate for up to one week.
Besto Pesto – Gluten Free, Nut Free, Dairy Free
Jul 16th
This incredible pesto recipe that is super high in essential fatty acids and protein! It is great as a dip, on crackers or as a base for a pasta sauce. It is SO easy – plus it is NUT FREE so safe for school or work and easy for entertaining!
3 cups washed and patted dry loose leaf basil
1/3 cup Mum’s Original hemp oil
1 cup Mum’s Original hemp seeds
Juice of one lemon
All of the garlic cloves from one small bulb of roasted garlic OR one fresh garlic clove finely minced
1/4 cup parmesan or romano grated cheese (optional – for a vegan version leave out)
Sea salt to taste
Blend all ingredients until creamy texture and store in fridge. The chlorophyll in the hemp oil will keep this fresh in the fridge for a number of days.
