Pesto Kelp Noodles Recipe | 2020 Detox Recipes In The goop Test Kitchen

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds provide a nut-free option and are more economical.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

Soak kelp noodles in warm water for 10 minutes, ensuring they are submerged.

Squeeze the juice of one whole lemon over your hand to catch the seeds and add to the soaking noodles.

Add a healthy pinch of kosher salt to the soaking noodles to season and soften them.

In a food processor, combine roasted salted pistachios, garlic, spinach, and basil.

Eyeball the amount of basil added to the food processor.

Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into the food processor.

Add about 1/4 cup of olive oil to the food processor, adjusting as needed while blending.

Pulse the mixture to break everything down, then blend faster to smooth it out, scraping down the sides as needed.

Drain the soaked kelp noodles in the sink and cut them into bite-sized pieces with kitchen shears.

Combine the pesto with the cut kelp noodles and toss to evenly coat.

If serving immediately, toss in arugula; if packing for later, keep arugula separate to avoid wilting.

Plate the dish and drizzle with additional olive oil, finishing with salt and pepper to taste.

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