Nasturtium Pesto
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Makes 4 batches.
Ingredients
- 1 large bunch scallions (5 tbsp chopped)
- 1 small bunch nasturtiums, leaves or petals (5 tbsp chopped)
- 1 small bunch parsley (about 1⁄2 cup)
- 3⁄4 cup Parmesan
- 1⁄2 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 1 tsp lemon juice (or more to taste)
- 1⁄2 tsp sea salt
- 1⁄4 tsp black pepper
- 3⁄4 cup olive oil
Preparation
- In a food processor, blend all ingredients except olive oil into coarse, grainy mixture. Slowly pour in oil in several batches, pulsing briefly after each batch, until completely blended.
- Use to top fish or chicken.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 541
- Carbohydrate Content 6 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 56 g
- Fiber Content 0 g
- Protein Content 7 g
- Saturated Fat Content 9 g
- Sodium Content 0 mg
- Sugar Content 0 g
- Trans Fat Content 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content 0 g