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Radish Greens Pesto

Radish Greens Pesto: Fresh, Flavorful, and Waste-Free Cooking

Radish Greens Pesto is a quick, vegan-friendly recipe that transforms kitchen scraps into a delightful dish, promoting sustainability and nutrition.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Italian, Vegan
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pesto Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Pine Nuts or Pepitas Walnuts or sunflower seeds can be substituted for different zest.
  • 1 clove Garlic Adjust based on taste preference.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt Kosher salt works perfectly as an alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Fresh squeezed is preferred.
  • 2 cups Radish Greens Wash thoroughly before use.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Leaves Can be swapped with arugula or mint.
  • 1/4 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Adjust based on desired consistency.
  • Grated Parmesan Cheese Optional; omit for vegan version.
Optional Sautéed Greens
  • 1 tablespoon Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Used to sauté the greens.
  • to taste Sea Salt and Pepper Season to taste.

Equipment

  • Food processor

Method
 

Pesto Preparation
  1. Wash radish greens thoroughly under cold running water to remove grit. Shake off excess water and pat dry.
  2. Combine pine nuts or pepitas, garlic clove, and sea salt in a food processor. Pulse for 10-15 seconds until finely chopped.
  3. Pour in fresh lemon juice and pulse for another 5 seconds until combined.
  4. Add radish greens and basil leaves into the food processor. Pulse for 20-30 seconds until integrated.
  5. With the processor running, drizzle in extra-virgin olive oil and blend until desired smoothness is reached.
  6. If using, sprinkle in grated Parmesan cheese and pulse for 10 seconds until well incorporated.
  7. Taste the pesto and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired.
  8. For sautéed greens, heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat, add leftover radish greens, and sauté for 1-2 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 120mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. For longer storage, freeze in ice cube trays for up to 3 months.

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