Heart Healthy Recipes using Grapeseed Oil

Plain Grapeseed Oil

Fresh Basil Pesto

2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup pine nuts and walnuts
1/2 cup Salute Santé! Grapeseed Oil
2 whole cloves garlic
Salt and pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients, except basil, in blender. Blend on purée. Add basil leaves. Purée until thick, but smooth (about 1 minute). Serve over fresh pasta and vegetables. Garnish with grated cheese (optional), sprigs of fresh basil and whole pine nuts. Can keep refrigerated up to 3 weeks or freeze into ice cube tray for individual servings.

Yields: 1 cup pesto (about 8 servings with pasta)

Option: Mix with rice and lightly steamed al denté vegetables and serve cold on bed of lettuce.

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