Basil-Pesto Farro

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Basil-Pesto Farro

In this recipe, my all-time favorite whole grain (hello farro!) gets all dressed up in a delicious DIY Basil Pesto (psst... it's dairy-free!!) along with blistered cherry tomatoes, crispy kale, crunchy celery, and toasted walnuts (all.the.textures).  The best part?  It's super tasty served warm for dinner, but can also be enjoyed chilled or at room temperature - just like a pasta salad (which means leftovers are perfect for a packed lunch!)   Be sure to include this dish in your lineup for the week, as it's one of those MVP recipes: cook once, eat twice. 

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DIY Basil Pesto

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Pesto makes everything better (am.i.right?)  But here's the deal: Jarred pesto is almost always a load of C.R.A.P.  Take a look at the ingredient list, and you'll often find highly processed, nutrient deplete oils (i.e. sunflower oil, soybean oil), and an interesting collection of preservatives.  The good news is, DIY pesto is crazy easy to make, and actually tastes wayyyy better than store-bought wannabes (like, not even in the same ballpark).  Plus, by making your own, that puts you back in the driver's seat and in control of your health and what goes into your body.

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