My basil plants are flourishing - some even sprouted up unexpectedly. I have basil in abundance. There are many ways to use it - I'm logging my go-to recipes. Basil is the start of these recipes - along with two other ingredients that are plentiful and affordable in Kigali: pumpkin seeds and avocado. This recipe is a two for one - the same base but different flavor depending on the add-on ingredient.
You'll need
- 1 cup basil
- 1/2 cup neutral leafy greens
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2-3 tbsp lemon juice
- Pick one: 1/3 cup of pumpkin seeds or 1/2 cup avocado
How-to
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blitz into a thick, smooth paste. Adjust the texture by adding more liquid or using less of the sturdy ingredients. Adjust the flavors by adding more or less of each ingredient.
- Put it on your pasta, on a rice cake, or dive into the blender with a spoon.
Kalibu.