News — Basil

This year I'm having a hard time keeping up with my basil plant. It has never looked basil better- the leaves are the perfect size, they have that gorgeous bright green color, and the flavor is insanely fresh. The last thing I would want is my basil going to waste. Since summer is (sadly) winding down, I've been trying to make the most out of my summer basil plant. However, I know I won't be able to use all of it, so preserving fresh basil leaves is on my list of things to do before summer is over. By preserving it,...

s. Another great recipe from the Occasionally Eggs cookbook! This seasonal vegan pesto pizza features a basil pesto base, topped with loads of green veggies – spinach, asparagus, and zucchini. The crust is made with spelt flour (see substitutions below) and with no cheese, it’s also vegan. It’s really a pizza you can feel good about. Change up the toppings based on what you have in the house and keep the pesto base! [feast_advanced_jump_to] Use the JUMP TO RECIPE button at the top of the post, or scroll to the bottom of the post, to see the full recipe card...