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Yes, most pesto could be considered to be raw.
If you want to get all technical though, a raw olive oil is a hard thing to find. Yes, they are 'cold pressed' meaning the machine used to press the olives isn't designed to heat the olives. From what I have heard though (through the 'raw cacoa controversy' which I will address in a later post) the hydraulic presses heat up from use and surpass the magical 140 degree temperature (which is the guideline for keeping enzymes intact.)
Pine nuts are now $35 a POUND! They make Macademias( at $16 or $17 per pound) look like peanuts! I used mainly walnuts for this recipe but you could use pine nuts too. They are sweet and fatty with a slightly acrid taste.
Here's the recipe for the pesto I made today. Oil Free!
1 cup Walnut pieces (soaked for about 2-3 hours)
1/2 cup pine nuts (not soaked)
2 cloves garlic mushed with garlic press
1 bunch fresh Basil (chopped)
1/2 leaf Chard (chopped)
Salt to taste ( I like a LOT)
Put it all in the blender with a bit of water. It is AMAZING on the Indian flat bread with some grated carrots on top.
(Note- in the fridge, the top layer oxidizes and turns gray ( walnuts I'm guessin) so either lay some plastic wrap on the top so it is airtight, or just mix it up!
Yes, most pesto could be considered to be raw.
If you want to get all technical though, a raw olive oil is a hard thing to find. Yes, they are 'cold pressed' meaning the machine used to press the olives isn't designed to heat the olives. From what I have heard though (through the 'raw cacoa controversy' which I will address in a later post) the hydraulic presses heat up from use and surpass the magical 140 degree temperature (which is the guideline for keeping enzymes intact.)
Pine nuts are now $35 a POUND! They make Macademias( at $16 or $17 per pound) look like peanuts! I used mainly walnuts for this recipe but you could use pine nuts too. They are sweet and fatty with a slightly acrid taste.
Here's the recipe for the pesto I made today. Oil Free!
1 cup Walnut pieces (soaked for about 2-3 hours)
1/2 cup pine nuts (not soaked)
2 cloves garlic mushed with garlic press
1 bunch fresh Basil (chopped)
1/2 leaf Chard (chopped)
Salt to taste ( I like a LOT)
Put it all in the blender with a bit of water. It is AMAZING on the Indian flat bread with some grated carrots on top.
(Note- in the fridge, the top layer oxidizes and turns gray ( walnuts I'm guessin) so either lay some plastic wrap on the top so it is airtight, or just mix it up!
Warning: Garlic is a medicinal food. You wouldn't sit down and munch on raw garlic, right? This recipe can be very detoxing with all the greens and the garlic. Use it in moderation unless you are prepared to detox big time...
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