Anti-Anxiety Lemon Balm Pesto
How does this recipe claim the name of anti-anxiety lemon balm pesto ? Since Ancient Greek times, lemon balm has been a medicinal herb with its common nature to relieve stress and anxiety! Fresh lemon balm will be easily found at a natural market such as whole foods. It is also a great herb to easily harvest in your backyard or on your kitchen counter. Pesto is fabulous as pasta sauce or added to meat dishes and kebabs.
Servings 1 cup
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup lemon balm leaves firmly packed
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp fresh chives
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Place all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until smooth.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Store in an airtight container for up to one week in the refrigerator or 3 months in the freezer.
