Cooking in the Lite

Healthy and satisfying!
An aromatic culinary favorite. For centuries basil has been used to help alleviate depression, as an antiseptic, and as a topical soother for the skin., but my favorite use is in sauces!

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 - 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
• 1/4 - romano cheese grated
• 3 cloves of fresh garlic
• 1/2 cup pinenuts or sliced almonds
• A dash of green tobasco
• 1/4 - 1/2 cup olive oil

Add basil leaves, parmesan and garlic in a blender or food processor.
Scrap the sides often to grind all the leaves and garlic.
Slowly add the olive oil until a desired consistency is reached.

I serve this over brown rice or quinoa pasta, but it's also great over steamed veggies, wild rice, grilled chicken breasts...
Let your imagination run wild.

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