As a proud supplier of high-quality herbs and spices, Everland is dedicated to helping you elevate your cooking game with the best ingredients possible. Our products are carefully sourced and selected to ensure that they are not only delicious but also nutritious and sustainable.

One of our favorite herbs is basil, a versatile and aromatic plant that adds flavor and freshness to many dishes. That's why we are excited to share with you our recipe for a delicious and healthy basil pesto that you can easily make at home with our high-quality basil leaves.

Why use Everland's basil leaves for your pesto? Because our basil is grown without the use of synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, which means that you get a product that is not only tasty but also free of harmful chemicals. Our basil leaves are also carefully dried and packed to ensure maximum freshness and flavor, so you can enjoy the authentic taste of this beloved herb in your cooking.

Here is our simple recipe for basil pesto using Everland's basil leaves:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups packed fresh Everland basil leaves
• 9 peeled almonds (you can soak them overnight to do this)
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tbsp water (plus more if you want it thinner, but add at the end)

Instructions:

1. Chop almonds and roast on medium/low heat until golden.
2. In a food processor or blender, add the basil, garlic, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, and salt, and mix on medium until a loose paste forms (hold off on the almonds).
3. Add olive oil a little at a time, then add 1 tbsp water at a time until the desired consistency is reached - a thick but pourable sauce.
4. Add chopped up almonds and mix on low (you want to keep a little crunch).
5. Taste and adjust flavor as needed, based on how you will be using it. Enjoy!

Recipe by Sita Walia