Spirulina Pesto

This pesto is quick to prepare and is an easy way to add the nutritional benefits of spirulina to a meal.

• Ready In: 11 mins
• Serves: 1
• Yields: 1 bowl

Ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup pine nuts, roasted
• 4  cups fresh basil, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, chopped
• 3⁄4 cup olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup  fresh  spirulina, paste
• 1  teaspoon salt (or add to taste)
• 1⁄3 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Directions

1. Roast the pine nuts in a nonstick pan and set aside.
2. In a food processor add all the ingredients and puree until you have a thick paste. The pesto is ready to eat once intended consistency is achieved.
3. If freezing: Add all the ingredients to the blender except the Parmesan and puree until you have a thick paste. Freeze in a freezer bag. Before serving thaw pesto, return paste to blender, add the Parmesan and blend until all ingredients are combined.