Beet Green Pesto
Incorporating beet greens into your diet is an easy and delicious way to boost your nutritional intake. With their rich array of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, they are an excellent addition to your meals. By making beet green pesto, you not only reduce food waste but also create a delightful condiment that enhances the flavor and nutrition of countless dishes.
Equipment
- food processer
Ingredients
- 4-6 cups Beet green tops and stems roughly chopped
- 1 Lemon, the juice and zest
- 1/2 cup Parmesian cheese
- 3-5 Cloves garlic smashed
- 1/2 tsp Sea salt
- 1/2 cup Nuts or seeds walnuts, pistachios, pumpkin seeds, macadamia nuts, pine nuts
- Extra virgine olive oin This could be 1/4 to 1/2 cup, just use until the desired consistancy.
Instructions
- Toss the greens, walnuts, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic cloves, lemon juice salt and zest in a blender or food processor. Blend them all together until everything is chopped up.
- With the blender or food processor running, slowly pour in the olive oil until the sauce is smooth.
- Use right away or store in the fridge in an air tight container. Or store in the freezer for later use.
- Add to pizza sauce, use as a pizza topper, add to sandwiches, use in eggs, add to tomato sauce, in pasta dishes. You can use it just like you use basil pesto.
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