Pesto Without Basil (Using Any Leafy Green!)
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5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
1 cup of each
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Calories
80 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer, Condiments
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Cuisine
Italian
Pesto Without Basil (Using Any Leafy Green!)
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If you have 5 minutes and leftover carrot greens, then you need to try this leafy greens pesto without basil! It's a great way to use up any wilting greens in your fridge and reduce food waste. So, brighten up any dish and make this easy homemade pesto.
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Ingredients
Carrot Greens Pesto
- 2 cups carrot top leaves 60 g
- ¼ cup pinenuts 35 g
Watercress Pesto
- 2 cups Watercress 60 g
- ¼ cup walnuts 35 g
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice 15 mL
Spinach Pesto
- 2 cups spinach 60 g
- ¼ cup almonds 35 g
For all of the pestos
- ½ cup grated parmesan 50 g
- 3 cloves garlic
- ½ tsp each salt and pepper
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil 118 mL
Instructions
- Blitz: Choose which type of pesto you'd like to make. Add all the ingredients listed under it to a food processor, along with parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pulse until leaves are broken down.
- Oil: Scrape down the sides of the food processor and put the lid back on. With the food processor running, slowly pour in olive oil until fully incorporated.
Notes
- Storage: This pesto will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 week in an airtight container.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1Tbsp
Calories
80kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
122mg
(5%)
Potassium
21mg
(1%)
Vitamin A
150IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
4.1mg
(5%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup of each
Amount Per Serving
Calories 80 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Tbsp | |
| Calories | 80kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 122mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 21mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 150IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
18 reviews
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