Going Organic! Basil Pesto Recipe & A Week Full of Menu Ideas!
Going along with Isla Magazine and my "How to Go Organic Without Overwhelming Yourself" article for last week. I've included a weeks worth of organic menu ideas, a green juice recipe along with a video on how to make your own garden fresh basil and pine nut pesto.I hope this makes going organic a little easier for a lot of you out there. I know it can be super overwhelming with all the conflicting information out there. But these organic menu ideas should take some of the work and stress out of preparing meals this week. Let me know how your week goes, what recipes you liked the best, any new recipes you invented, and if you have any questions!***And I forgot to note in the video that pesto can be stored in the freezer for up to a year, just use a teaspoon as you need it and add a little more olive oil to help the paste become more creamy again.***[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqAdWegTlcU?rel=0]
Organic Menu
TuesdayBreakfast- Glorious Green SmoothieLunch-Smoked Salmon Tea Sandwich- wheat bread, avocado, smoked Salmon, cucumbers, sprouts and tomatoes.Snack- EdamameDinner- Smothered wheat berries with braised chicken breasts, broccoli and tomatoesWednesdayBreakfast- Sprouted toast with sunflower butter and local raw honeyLunch-Kale salad and homemade gazpachoSnack- Hummus and fresh veggiesDinner- Farm-Raised Beef with Farro and sautéed greensThursdayBreakfast- Plain Greek Yogurt with granola and fresh peachesLunch- Tuscan Tuna Salad PitasSnack- Seasonal FruitDinner- Whole wheat or sprouted Pasta with homemade Basil PestoFridayBreakfast- Muesli, unsweetened almond milk and fresh mixed berriesLunch- Collard wrapsSnack- Heirloom tomato salad with lemon vinaigretteDinner- Grilled pork chops with herbs, lentils and roasted root vegetablesSaturdayBreakfast- Homemade Protein Shake, with bananas, raw oats, plain Greek yogurt, almond milk, cacao nibs, spicesLunch- Couscous salad with corn, tomatoes, avocado and fresh parsleySnack- Trail mix with dried fruits, nuts, and dark chocolateDinner- Homemade veggie pizzas- Make your own sauce and load up your pizza with all your favorite, fresh veggies