5-Minute Pesto

5-Minute Pesto

My garden is in crazy mode! Everything is doing so well this year. With my basil plant going absolutely bizerk, I figured it was a good time to make home made pesto with fresh basil right off the plant. This recipe is super quick and easy. And it turned out delicious! Enjoy this pesto on pasta, pizza, sandwiches, bread and more!

Ingredients:

2 cups basil

1 cup spinach

2 cloves garlic

1/2 cup toasted walnuts

1/3 cup olive oil

Juice of 1/2 lemon

Salt to taste

Fresh cracked pepper to taste

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in food processor and blend until smooth. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for up to a week. 

Roasted Garlic Hummus

Roasted Garlic Hummus

Oh how yummy hummus is! And most people don't realize that it's super easy to make at home! The whole recipe costs way less than buying hummus from the store. I decided not to add tahini to my hummus because I am not a huge fan of the taste, but feel free to add some to yours if you'd like! So grab your food processor and pita and enjoy this yummy recipe!

Ingredients:

4 cloves garlic, whole, peeled 

1 15oz. can chickpeas, drained

1/4 cup olive oil

Juice of 1 lemon

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp oregano

1/2 tsp fresh cracked pepper

Pita or chips for dipping

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350. Place garlic on pan and roast at 350 for 15 min. 

2. Combine all ingredients, including the roasted garlic in a food processor. Blend until smooth. Add more olive oil or a bit of water if necessary. 

3. Garnish with a few drops of olive oil and a sprinkle of oregano. Enjoy!