Delicious and Healthy Basil Pesto Pasta Recipe

Delicious and Healthy Basil Pesto Pasta Recipe

Ingredients:

1 cup walnuts (light toasted) [or toasted pine nuts]
2 cups fresh basil leaves
2 small cloves garlic
100g  parmesan cheese
6 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Combine, walnuts, basil and garlic in a food processor and process until they are finely chopped.
With the food processor still running, pour in the olive oil gradually.  Add in cheese and season with salt and pepper.
Before serving with pasta, a tablespoon fresh cream can be stirred into the pesto for a creamier flavor.

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16 Delicious and Healthy Sandwich Ideas

16 Delicious and Healthy Sandwich Ideas

Wholemeal Granary Bread:

-       Ham Salad with Low Fat Honey & Mustard Dressing
-       Turkey Breast, Cranberry and Salad for a Festive Twist!
-       Tuna, Olives and Cucumber with a Low-Fat Balsamic Dressing
-       Sliced Eggs and Flaked Salmon and Rocket
-       Avocado Spread, Chicken Breast and Spinach
-       Prawn, Sweet Chilli Sauce, Rocket and Chopped Chilli’s for a fiery kick!
-       Chicken Breast, Tomatoes, Red Peppers and Raisons

Wholemeal Bagel:

-       Smoked Salmon with Low-Fat Philadelphia
-       Chicken Breast with Salmon and BBQ Chicken Sauce
-       Ostrich Meat, Melted Mozzarella & Rocket

Wholemeal Pitta:

-       Humus, Cucumber & Spinach Filling – opt for Low-Fat Humus if you can
-       Fajita Chicken, Red Peppers and Onions with Salsa & Low-Fat Sour Cream
-       Kidney Beans, Sundried Tomatoes and Onion with Feta

Want to Cut out the bread?

-       Cous Cous & Lentil with Harissa Chicken & Rocket
-       Brown Rice, Flaked Salmon and Lemon Juice
-       Spinach, Avocado, Raison and Chicken Breast Salad with a Drizzle of Balsamic

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11 Easy Lunches to Lose Weight: Kicka Kale Salad

Ingredients:

• 2 cups kale, washed and roughly chopped
• 1/4 cup garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup avocado, chopped
• 1 handful alfalfa sprouts or pea shoots
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 Persian cucumber, chopped
• 1/2 red pepper, chopped
• 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds or chopped walnuts
• Optional: 1/2 apple, chopped, 4 ounces grilled chicken or sliced turkey
• 2 tablespoons dressing

Dressing Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon mustard
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Toss with dressing and dig in!

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