Green Goddess Pesto Bowls

These vibrant bowls combine fresh basil, spinach, and a creamy pesto over quinoa or rice for a nutritious meal anyone will love.

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Serving Size 4 servings

Ingredients

For the Pesto

2 cups fresh basil Packed
1/2 cup spinach Fresh
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
1/2 cup olive oil For blending
2 tablespoons lemon juice Freshly squeezed
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

For Serving

Cooked quinoa or rice for serving
to garnish Cherry tomatoes, halved
to garnish Avocado slices

Instructions

Preparation

Start by placing the basil, spinach, pine nuts, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a food processor.
Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
With the processor still running, gradually drizzle in the olive oil until the pesto reaches a creamy consistency.

Serving

To serve, spoon the freshly made Green Goddess Pesto over bowls of your choice of cooked quinoa or rice.
Finish the bowls by adding bright cherry tomatoes and creamy avocado slices as garnish.

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. If you’ve made an abundance of pesto, it can be frozen for up to three months.