Today’s feature recipe is a Zucchini Noodle and Basil Pesto Sauce. This recipe is super quick and easy to make and loaded with flavor. It is also worth noting that this pasta recipe is gluten free and the perfect alternative to traditional pasta and super easy to digest since the noodles are made from fresh zucchini. Click on the video link below and join me inside of my kitchen to learn how to make today’s yummy recipe.

Kitchen Equipment Needed: Food Processor, Spirializer NOTE: Spiralizer can be purchased at www.naturalzing.com 

RECIPE AND INGREDIENTS NEEDED

Zucchini Noodles
3-4 fresh zucchini peeled and spiralized (SEE VIDEO FOR HOW TO DO IT)

Hemp Seed and Basil Pesto Recipe

1 1/5 cups hulled hemp seeds

1 cup of fresh basil

8-10 cloves garlic

1/2 to 3/4 cup cold  pressed olive oil

1 1/2 tsp sea salt

juice from 1 lemon

First add hemp seeds and garlic into the food processor and process until it is smooth but still has a chunky consistency. Add remaining ingredients and process until smooth.

This delicious pesto is raw and vegan and is the perfect dairy free alternative to your traditional pesto and it can be used interchangeably in many recipes. Once pesto is made spoon desired amount on top of zucchini noodles and enjoy!!!

HEMP  SEED FACT OF THE DAY

Hemp seeds contain more protein than any plant food except soy and it is super easy to digest since it is free of enzyme inhibitors. Hemp seeds are also rich in omega-3 fatty acids.