Recipe: Crush Your Cravings Pesto

From the Vitality Food Feature ‘WINTER COMFORT FOODS‘.

Here’s a pesto that will please your taste buds while it crushes your cravings! When served with whole grain crackers, this pesto contains all 5 of the suggested appetite suppressants.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh basil (or 2/3 cup dried)
  • 1 cup kale
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/4 tsp pink rock or grey sea salt

1)

Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor.

2) Blend on high until desired paste consistency is reached.

Nutritionist and TV personality, Julie Daniluk, is the award-winning author of Slimming Meals That Heal, Hot Detox and Becoming Sugar-Free. Her groundbreaking bestselling book, Meals that Heal Inflammation (2nd edition) was released on December 31th, 2024 (Penguin Random House Canada). Julie has appeared on hundreds of television and radio shows, including The Dr. Oz Show and as the resident nutrition expert for The Marilyn Denis Show. Julie is the recipient of the Organic Lifetime Achievement Award from the Canadian Health Food Association. Learn more about her work and accomplishments at juliedaniluk.com and connect with her on Instagram & TikTok @juliedaniluk

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