Chutney Pesto

Move Over Boring Hummus! Let's make some yummy Chutney Pesto!!

Make this easy Chutney Pesto recipe and keep it on hand to use it in a variety of ways for meal ideas for the whole family! Enjoy this unique chutney pesto by adding it to pasta dishes, using it as a sandwich spread or swapping the boring ranch dip with a nutrient-dense and delicious chutney pesto.

This recipe is perfect for back-to-school season when our to-do lists and lives can get a bit hectic! The versatility and yumminess will surely get your attention!

Chutney Pesto

Ingredients

• 1 cup almonds

• 4 cups cilantro

• 1.5 cups mint

• 3 tablespoons lime

• 2, 1-inch ginger, pieces

• 1 apple, chopped

• 2 teaspoons whole cumin seeds

• 1/2 cup olive oil

• Salt to taste

Method

Soak almonds in 2 cups of water and let sit until tender or about 3-4 hours (*run an errand or two while they soak!*).

Peel almonds when ready (they should be easy to peel).

Combine all dry ingredients and lime or lemon juice in food processor (click here to learn which citrus to use).

Blend and slowly add olive oil, when Chutney Pesto looks chunky you are done!

Enjoy in various food combinations. Get creative! And let us know how you used Chutney Pesto.

Soaked Almonds - Morning Ritual for Fall and Winter Months

Almonds are energizing and one of the healthiest nuts provided to us by Mother Nature. One of my morning rituals during fall and winter months is peeling almonds that were soaked the previous night so we can enjoy them first thing in the morning before breakfast. Placing about 10 almonds for each of us in pretty cups makes it appealing and also makes perfect portion size.

Ancient Wisdom of Ayurveda:

• Soaking almonds are a great way to reduce pitta aggravation

• Makes them easy to digest.

• Eating a few soaked and peeled almonds (about 12-15) every morning is also helpful to increase Ojas or our vital essence.

• Provides adequate unctuous and warm quality in the cold and dry month of fall and winter

Modern Evidence Based Science:

• Almonds and other nuts contain phytic acid, a substance that inhibits our body’s ability to fully absorb and assimilate all the nutrients. By soaking them over night or for several hours, the phytic acid is broken down and the nutrients can be absorbed easily.

• One serving of almonds (one ounce or about 23 nuts) provides just 129 calories, and has 6 grams of plant protein and 4 grams of filling dietary fiber, 13 grams of good quality monounsaturated fat and tons of vitamins and minerals.

Have you had your almonds today? If not, start this practice and soak some almonds before your go to bed tonight so you can begin a new morning ritual like me.

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