Ingredients
Makes enough for four hungry people
- 1 large garlic clove
- 3 generous tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- Juice of half a lemon
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan (or any hard cheese)
- 2 tbsp sunflower seeds (or any nuts or seeds)
- 2 large handfuls watercress (or any dark green leaves – spinach, rocket and kale make great alternatives but try anything!)
- 1 small handful basil leaves
The recipe
Pesto is a really simple way to amp up your veg intake – or to sneak some extra veg into a fussy-eater’s diet … trust me, I speak from experience! Jars of pesto used to be a staple store-cupboard ingredient for me until I realized just how easy it is to make your own! As you’ll see from the recipe, I mix and match whatever ingredients I have in the kitchen, and I like to really bulk up the amount of greens so that it delivers a really nutritious punch.
I find this makes enough for 4 hungry people in a pasta dish, but you can freeze any extra for future use.