Wild Garlic Pesto Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

Wild garlic pesto is a flavorful and versatile sauce made with fresh wild garlic leaves, nuts, cheese, and olive oil. It has a vibrant green color and a pungent garlic flavor with a hint of nuttiness. This pesto is perfect for adding a burst of flavor to pasta dishes, sandwiches, or as a dip for vegetables. It can also be used as a marinade for grilled meats or as a spread on crusty bread. The possibilities are endless with this delicious and aromatic pesto!

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Ingredients for Wild Garlic Pesto Recipe

  • 25 gram Wild Garlic Leaves
  • 12.50 gram Nuts
  • 12.50 gram Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • pinch Pinch Of Salt
  • 25 milliliter Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Directions: Wild Garlic Pesto Recipe

Cooking Directions

  • STEP 1.Wash and dry the wild garlic leaves thoroughly.
  • STEP 2.In a food processor, combine the wild garlic leaves, nuts, cheese, and a pinch of salt.
  • STEP 3.Blend the ingredients while slowly drizzling in the olive oil until the pesto reaches a smooth consistency.
  • STEP 4.Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
  • STEP 5.Transfer the pesto to a jar or container and store in the refrigerator.
  • STEP 6.To serve, toss the pesto with cooked pasta or use it as a spread or dip.

Cooking Tips

  • If you can't find wild garlic, you can substitute it with regular garlic cloves and fresh basil leaves.
  • Toasting the nuts before blending them will enhance their flavor.
  • You can add a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the flavors of the pesto.

Storage and Serving

  • Store the wild garlic pesto in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
  • Before serving, let the pesto come to room temperature to allow the flavors to develop.
  • Serve the pesto as a sauce for pasta, a spread on sandwiches, or a dip for vegetables.
Nutrition
value
476
calories per serving
46 g Fat8 g Protein10 g Carbs< 1 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    46g
  • Protein
    8g
  • Carbs
    10g
  • Fiber
    < 1g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    10g
  • Protein
    8g
  • Fiber
    < 1g

Fats

  • Fat
    46g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    123mg
  • Iron
    2mg
  • Vitamin A
    6mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    9mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin E
    5mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    46mg
  • Manganese
    1mg
  • Phosphorus
    198mg
  • Selenium
    8mcg
  • Zinc
    1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Slurrp