Pesto Sauce with GREEN Kombutxa

Mar 8, 2024

By Mercè Pérez

The pesto sauce It is a sauce of Italian origin that is commonly used in Mediterranean cuisine. This sauce is made mainly with fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, parmesan or pecorino cheese, olive oil and salt.

Pine nuts are the edible seeds of pine trees, found in their cones. They have an oval shape and a smooth, creamy texture, and have a delicate, slightly sweet flavor. Rich in vitamins, minerals and monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which are considered healthy for the heart and can help reduce bad cholesterol (LDL). They contain around 14% protein and B complex vitamins, especially vitamin B6 and folic acid, they also contain vitamin E, magnesium, phosphorus and zinc. As a nut, they are one of the 14 allergens.

The process of preparing pesto sauce is very simple. First, toast and crush the pine nuts and garlic in a mortar or food processor. Then, add the fresh basil and continue blending until a homogeneous paste is formed. Then, add the grated cheese and olive oil in a thin stream, while continuing to mix, until a creamy sauce is formed.

Pesto sauce is used in many dishes, such as pasta, salads, meats, fish and even sandwiches. It is a very versatile sauce that provides an intense and characteristic flavor and aroma to the dishes in which it is used.

There are many variations of pesto sauce, for example, you can use arugula instead of basil, or walnuts instead of pine nuts. You can also add other ingredients such as dried tomatoes, olives, peppers, among others, to create different flavors and textures.

GREEN Kombutxa is absolutely natural, unpasteurized or filtered, made with water, cane sugar, green tea of the Lung Ching variety, basil juice and organically produced matcha tea and a colony of bacteria and yeast known as SCOBY (Symbibiotic of Bacteria and Yeasts). ). With bubbles that arise spontaneously during the second fermentation in the bottle. The basil kombucha and Matcha tea is distinguished from pasteurized kombucha, which has undergone a heating process to kill the bacteria and yeast present. Kombucha contains live bacteria and beneficial yeasts, as well as enzymes and organic acids, which have beneficial health effects, improving digestion, supporting the immune system and reducing oxidative stress in the body.

Just bring it to your nose GREEN Kombutxa, reminiscent of freshly cut basil. This elegant variety also ensures that the characteristic notes of matcha tea persist in the mouth. Refreshing for any occasion. Obviously, it combines perfectly with pasta dishes and meat of any type and in any cooking.

The pesto sauce with GREEN Kombutxa is a unique and delicious variant of the classic pesto sauce that gives it an extra touch of flavor and health benefits thanks to the GREEN Kombutxa. Here we leave you a simple recipe for you to try.

Ingredients

1 cup Kombucha Green
300 g steamed broccoli (5 ‘ and cool)
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
4 tablespoon nutritional yeast
3 tablespoon pine nuts
1 large bunch of fresh basil
2 dessert spoon of umeboshi paste
1 small garlic bean

Ingredients toppings

pine nuts
olive oil
basil leaves
freshly ground pepper

Time
7 minutes

kcal/100g
449.91 Kcal

Estimated price per 100g serving
€3.76

Preparation
Put all the ingredients for the sauce in the blender jar, except the leaves of basil and broccoli. Beat until you get a fine texture. Add the broccoli and the basil and blend at low revolution for about 10-15 seconds. The consistency has to be bound, thick and with a certain texture, not thin.
Serve with toppings to flavor a plate of vegetables, pasta or simply grilled fish. It Is kept 2-3 days in the fridge, in a glass container.

The GREEN Kombucha It adds a slightly acidic flavor and a bubbly touch to the pesto sauce, in addition to increasing its content of health-beneficial probiotics and antioxidants.