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Wild garlic pesto recipe

Wild garlic pesto

Quick and easy wild garlic pesto recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine traditional
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Stove

Ingredients
  

  • 100 grams wild garlic leaves
  • 60 ml olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 50 grams pine nuts (toasted)
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Toast the pine nuts in the oven until they're lightly browned
  • Thoroughly wash wild garlic leaves under cold water and dry them well
  • Peel and roughly chop the garlic clove
  • Add the wild garlic leaves, parmesan, toasted pine nuts, and a pinch of salt and pepper to the blender
  • With the blender running, slowly pour in the olive oil until the mixture becomes smooth
  • Taste the pesto mixture and adjust the seasoning as needed
  • Store in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to a week

Notes

Optional extras
  • Lemon juice
  • Vegan parmesan cheese
  • Fresh or dried chilli
Uses
Wild garlic pesto goes well as a simple pasta dish, added to roast vegetables, cooked chicken or salmon, pizza toppings or can be used as a spread on crusty bread.