INGREDIENTS
2 Sweet Potatoes Cut Into ¼” Thick Rounds
Avocado Oil to Brush the Sweet Potato Rounds
2 Packed Cups Fresh Basil
1/3 Cup Raw Macadamia Nuts
1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
3 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan (Substitute Nutritional Yeast for Vegan and Paleo)
½ Teaspoon Himalayan Salt
2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 Tablespoons Water
ASSEMBLY
- Brush both sides of the sweet potato rounds with avocado oil.
- In a food processor combine basil, macadamia nuts, garlic, lemon juice, grated parmesan, salt, olive oil and water until smooth.
- Preheat grill to medium heat.
- Grill 8-10 minutes on each side, until the potato is lightly grilled and fork-tender.
- Top each potato round with a spoonful of pesto.
SERVES 6
Sweet Potatoes: Contain vitamin A and C which are both antioxidants that reduce inflammation. Vitamin A is fat-soluble, which means having your sweet potatoes with a healthy fat (avocado oil, coconut oil, etc.) will help you absorb even more vitamin A.
Avocado Oil: Rich in healthy fat, and it’s a good choice for high temperature cooking.
Basil: A great source of minerals such as manganese, which is thought to increase the electronic transmitter activity in the brain which helps prevent cognitive degradation.
Macadamia Nuts: Contain soluble and insoluble fiber that flush toxins out of the body and aid digestion.
Garlic: Can reduce high blood pressure, and it also contains antioxidants. Top food for gut health – it contains prebiotic fiber, plus it’s also antiviral and antifungal.
Lemon Juice: Helps aid in digestion. Lemon juice acts as a blood purifier and a cleansing agent.
Olive Oil: High in brain protecting antioxidants, excellent source of vitamins E and K, contains brain boosting chemicals (BDNF and NGF) that encourage the formation and repair of brain cells, and helps the brain to fight cognitive decline.