Cleansing Pesto Sauce

6 servings

30 minutes

The recipe is taken from the collection of recipes by Nastya Ozerova.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 91.6
• Proteins: 1g
• Fats: 8.5g
• Carbohydrates: 3g

Ingredients

• Basil leaves: 1 glass
• Lemon juice: 30 ml
• Olive oil: 0.3 glass
• Parsley: to taste
• Coriander: to taste
• Mint: to taste
• Sun-dried tomatoes: 2 pc
• Sea salt: 1 tsp
• Garlic: 2 clove

Cooking steps

1. Soak sesame seeds in warm acidic water for 12 hours. Drain the water and rinse the seeds thoroughly. Roast in a pan until lightly golden.

   Required ingredients:

   • Basil leaves: 1 glass
   • Lemon juice: 30 ml

2. Add olive oil if necessary. Add sea salt. Cover tightly with a lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the sauce infuse. If you need to leave the sauce overnight, pour a thin layer of olive oil on top to prevent the sauce from losing its color.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 0.3 glass
   • Sea salt: 1 teaspoon
   • Parsley:  to taste
   • Coriander:  to taste
   • Mint:  to taste