I love summer and all the varieties of tomatoes it brings and this Cherry Tomato with Spinach Pesto recipe is perfect to use with your summer tomatoes.
Whole Foods had these cute little mixed color tomatoes on sale so I used these with mixed colors of red, orange and yellow, but you could also use regular cherry tomatoes.
I mixed them with my Clean Eating Spinach Pesto and came up with this light and summery lunch and the best part of all…it’s 100% raw!
And 100% raw = 100% good for you!
You could also increase the nutritional content and add diced avocados or sprinkle some hemp seeds on top.
Want more healthy meal and entree recipes? Check out Clean Eating Zucchini Boats with Creamy Garlic Sauce, Acorn Squash Rings with Walnuts and Dried Apricots, Creamy Vegan Tomato Basil Soup or my Clean Eating eCookbook with an entire chapter of 20 healthy, clean eating meal and entree recipes just like this one that you will love!
5 Fast Facts About Tomatoes:*
- contains lycopenes which are cancer fighting agents
- high in beta-carotene
- excellent anti-oxidant
- high in vitamin A and K
- high in chromium which helps control blood sugar levels
5 Fast Facts About Spinach:*
- contains anti-inflammatory properties
- high in anti-oxidants
- super high in vitamin K (1,110.6% DV) and vitamin A (377.3% DV)
- phytonutrients provide anti-cancer benefits
- can help improve cardiovascular health
5 Fast Facts About Walnuts:*
- high quality vegan protein
- high in anti-oxidants
- rich in omega-3 fatty acids
- high in vitamin C
- improves blood lipids and other cardiovascular risk factors
5 Fast Facts About Nutritional Yeast:*
- vegan source of vitamin B12
- contains 18 amino acids and is a complete protein
- boosts immune system
- excellent anti-oxidant
- contains 15 minerals
5 Fast Facts About Extra-Virgin Olive Oil:*
- lowers blood cholesterol levels
- rich in anti-oxidants
- improves bone mineralization and calcification
- excellent protection from heart attack and stroke
- contains anti-inflammatory benefits
5 Fast Facts About Lemon Juice:*
- extremely alkaline
- blood purifier
- excellent for detoxification
- balances blood sugar levels
- contains powerful anti-bacterial properties
5 Fast Facts About Himalayan Pink Salt:*
- contains 84 minerals
- unrefined, unprocessed, raw
- promotes stable pH balance in cells
- controls water levels in the body
- aids digestion and facilitates better nutrient absorption
*These statements have not been evaluated by Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Cherry Tomatoes with Spinach Pesto (Raw, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Paleo-Friendly)
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Ingredients
- 3 cups organic cherry tomatoes
For the pesto
- 1 cup organic spinach
- 1/2 cup organic walnuts
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/4 cup organic extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon organic lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
Directions
| Step 1 | Add all ingredients for the pesto to a food processor and process until everything is well blended. Cut the tomatoes in 1/2 or 1/4 size pieces. In a medium sized bowl, add the cherry tomato pieces and gently stir in the pesto until all the tomatoes are covered. Enjoy! |
Note
This recipe will make approximately (2) servings.
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