Radish Greens Pesto
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
8
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Course
Condiments
Radish Greens Pesto
Description
This Radish Greens Pesto combines radish greens with fresh basil leaves, pine nuts or pepitas, a small clove of garlic, lemon juice, and sea salt, finished with extra-virgin olive oil and optionally Parmesan cheese. The ingredients are pulsed in a food processor until coarsely blended and then combined with the olive oil for a smooth, creamy texture. The lemon juice adds brightness, while the pine nuts lend a nutty flavor, and the Parmesan cheese adds a creamy, salty component if included.
The resulting pesto has a fresh green color and bright, slightly peppery flavor from the radish greens, balanced by basil's sweetness and the lemon's acidity. It's thicker than a vinaigrette but spreadable and can be used in various ways.
Use this pesto to dress pasta, spread on bread, dollop onto roasted vegetables, or mix into soups for added flavor. It provides a useful way to avoid waste by turning radish greens into a flavorful sauce. The recipe makes about one cup, enough for several servings.
Ingredients
- ½ cup pine nuts or pepitas
- 1 garlic small clove
- ¼ teaspoon salt sea salt
- black pepper freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 1 cup radish greens
- 1 cup basil fresh leaves
- ¼ to ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil plus more if desired
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese optional, grated
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the pine nuts, garlic, salt, and pepper and pulse until well chopped. Add the lemon juice and pulse again.
- Add the radish greens and basil and pulse until combined.
- With the food processor running, drizzle in the olive oil and pulse until combined. Add the Parmesan cheese, if using, and pulse briefly to combine. For a smoother pesto, add more olive oil.
Notes
- This recipe yields about one cup of pesto, suitable for multiple uses.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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