10 Raw Green Vegetable Pesto

Make 2 cups

 

1/2 cup peas

1/2 cup celery

1/2 cup cabbage

1/2 cup green bell pepper

1/2 baby marrow (courgette / zucchini)

1/2 green beans

1/2 cup broccoli

1/2 cup spinach

1/2 cup pickled jalapeno slices (optional)

1/2 cup celery

1 cup vegetable oil (or olive oil)

1 cup roasted nuts (I used Sunflower seeds)

3/4 -1 cup Parmesan cheese powder

1 – 2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon white pepper powder

2 teaspoons crushed garlic

2 and 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice

 

In food processor, blend it all together.  Taste and adjust the seasoning.

Recipe and photo:  Alma Pretorius

 

Bran, raisin and sunflower seed cookies

Makes 24, depending on size

 

7 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 large egg

1 cup self-rising flour

1/2 cup white sugar

1/2 cup seedless raisins

1/2 cup sunflower seeds

1 teaspoon vanilla essence

 

Preheat oven to 170 oC.  Spray baking sheet.  Mix all together, form walnut-size balls, place on baking sheet (not too close to each other), bake for 12 minutes.

Recipe and photo:  Alma Pretorius