Phase 2 Recipes: Health Conscious Guru Diet Spinach Basil Pesto

Health Conscious Guru (HCG) Diet Spinach Basil Pesto

• 1 cup of Fresh Spinach
• 1 bunch of Basil 
• 3 Cloves of Garlic
• 1 ½ tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 Lemon, Juiced
• 1/4 teaspoon Fresh Oregano
• 1/8 teaspoon Salt
• 1/8 teaspoon Pepper

To make this recipe start by placing apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, salt and pepper into a small bowl. Mix until well combined, then set aside. Place spinach, basil, and garlic into a blender or food processor. Pulse a few times. Slowly add the liquid mixture in a constant stream while the food processor or blender is on. Stop and scrape the edges of the container to get all pesto mixture towards the bottom. Pulse a few more time until you reached a paste-like texture. This recipe is great when accompanied by grilled chicken or steak.  This Recipe counts as 1 vegetable serving, and all of your daily allotment of lemon juice.

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