This Omega 3 rich pesto from nutritionist, Lucy Hyland, is a fabulous addition to favourite pasta or rice dishes or can be used as part of a Tapas board. You can also add a tablespoon of this pesto to your oven baked chicken or fish after cooking.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh mint leaves (1 large bunch)
  • ½ cup fresh parsley leaves (1 small bunch)
  • 1 clove garlic (crushed)
  • 2 tablespoons walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
  • 3 tablespoons Newgrange Gold Camelina Oil
  • Sea salt and ground pepper

Method

  1. Toast the walnuts under a medium hot grill for 2-3 minutes. Set aside and allow to cool.
  2. Place all of the ingredients into a food processor and blend well.

This pesto is a great addition to your diet if you suffer from dry skin or inflammatory skin conditions such as eczema etc. The Vitamin C, A and antioxidant rich herbs blend really well with the Omega 3 rich walnut and Camelina oil – giving you the perfect balance to nutrients.