Talya is one of the people who turned me on to cooking - her enthusiasm for healthy DELICIOUS foods is absolutely contageous!  She's especially good with sweets, which is why we call her "sweet talya." This Pesto recipe she has given us is an amazing addition to veges, grains or even on it's own.  Enjoy it and THANK  YOU TALYA!!!

Talya Lutzker supports individuals who want to take eating and nutrition to the next level; achieving ease in digestion, greater strength & emotional balance. Talya offers cooking classes, gourmet Ayurvedic meals & catering, Ayurvedic pulse assessments, nutritional consultations & Ayurvedic massage in Santa Cruz, California.  Talya is the author of the “Talya’s Kitchen Ayurvedic Cookbook”.  Learn more about Talya and Talya’s Kitchen at www.talyaskitchen.com

Amazing Pesto Chutney for Breast Health

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preparation time: 15 minutes

Makes 32 ounces

1 bunch fresh dill, chopped

1 bunch fresh mint, chopped

1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

2 cups alfalfa sprouts

1 cup raw almonds (soaked overnight whenever possible)

½ cup  toasted sea palm or other raw seaweed like nori or kombu

8-12 oz flax seed oil (anti-tumor, anti-oxidant)

juice of one lime

½ tsp. celtic sea salt

1 tsp. miso paste (phytoestrogen)

2 tsp. turmeric powder

2 tsp. Talya's Kitchen's Digestive Spice Mix” OR

½ tsp. each: black pepper, coriander powder & cumin powder

Wash and chop fresh herbs.  Set aside.

Place almonds and seaweed in blender or food processor.  Add enough flax oil to cover them.  Blend on medium speed for a few seconds.  Add another 1/4 cup flax oil.  Place chopped herbs in blender.  Add lime juice , celtic sea salt, miso paste, turmeric and remaining spices.

Add another 1/4 cup flax oil.  Cover and begin to puree on low speed.  Slowly increase the speed, adding flax oil as you blend.  If ingredients seem stuck, turn off your food processor or blender.  Stir herbs with a wooden spoon, and scrape the sides of the workbowl, being careful to not touch the blender's blade, and start blending again. 

The desired outcome is a smooth and rich, creamy paste - don't be afraid to keep adding flax oil until you reach your desired consistency.

This pesto will be your fiber, enzyme, protein, EFA-rich condiment source for days!  You can eat it over practically anything.  I recommend eating 1 Tbs. with every meal to help restore balance to the body and keep your lymphatic system in a flow.  Store in glass jars and refrigerate or freeze.  “Amazing Pesto Chutney”will keep for up to 3 weeks in refrigerator.

Talya Lutzker supports individuals who want to take eating and nutrition to the next level; achieving ease in digestion, greater strength & emotional balance.

Talya offers cooking classes, gourmet Ayurvedic meals & catering, Ayurvedic pulse assessments, nutritional consultations & Ayurvedic massage in Santa Cruz, California.  Talya is the author of the “Talya’s Kitchen Ayurvedic Cookbook”.  Learn more about Talya and Talya’s Kitchen at www.talyaskitchen.com