While you can grow a moringa tree if you have the space, you’re better off buying leaves or powder at a local health food market. Although you can grow your own moringa tree I have found that it grew like a weed and can be hard to manage. Take note that harvesting moringa and removing the tiny leaves from the stem can be tedious and time-consuming, so you’ll need a lot of patience while doing it. Or buy it from me.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup moringa leaves, removed from the stems
- 1/2 cup basil leaves
- Handful of fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts or almonds
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove of garlic peeled
- Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup of extra virgin oil
- Optional: Himalayan salt, to taste (optional)
- 1/2 cup Pecorino Romano cheese (optional)
How to put it together
- Add all ingredients, except olive oil, to the bowl of a food processor.
- Process until everything is well-minced and blended.
- Leave processor in the “on” position and slowly drizzle in the olive oil until well-blended.
- Taste for seasoning.
- Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight.