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Wild Garlic Pesto

Homemade wild garlic pesto with Parmesan, sunflower oil, and sunflower seeds, the perfect way of preserving the spring flavors in a jar.

Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 small jars
Calories: 763 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 300 g wild garlic stalks removed, 10.5 oz
  • 100 g sunflower seeds 3.5 oz/ about ¾ cup
  • 100 g parmesan 3.5 oz/ 1 cup
  • 200 ml sunflower oil + more for pouring into the filled glasses 6.7 fl.oz/ scant 1 cup
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt add more if necessary

Instructions

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  1. Wash and dry the wild garlic very thoroughly. Chop the leaves and place them in the food processor (Note 1).
  2. Blend pesto: Process to a rough paste, add the rest of the ingredients and process everything to obtain a smooth paste. You will need to scrape the walls of the food processor a few times in between.
  3. Transfer to jars: Place the wild garlic pesto into small jars, pressing well with a teaspoon to avoid air holes. Pour some extra sunflower oil on top to cover the pesto with a thin layer.Place the lids on the jars, but don't screw them tightly if you intend to freeze the pesto.

Notes

  • Store
  • : You can keep the pesto in the fridge, covered with the thin layer of oil, for at least 2 weeks. To keep it longer, place it in the freezer.
  • Cleaning the leaves thoroughly is important in order to avoid tapeworm infection, which under circumstances, can be very dangerous. Wash the leaves with hot water, rubbing them gently with my fingers on both sides. Dry them well with kitchen towels.
  • Store: You can keep the pesto in the fridge, covered with the thin layer of oil, for at least 2 weeks. To keep it longer, place it in the freezer.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 763kcal (38%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 66g (102%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 53g Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 2494mg (104%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4small jars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 763

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 763kcal 38%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 66g 102%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 53g 312%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 2494mg 104%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.