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Dandelion Pesto Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 cups

Ingredients

  • 2 cups tightly packed dandelion leaves
  • ½ cup pine nuts toasted
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 lemon zest and juice
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • kosher salt and pepper as needed

Instructions

  • Toast the pine nuts in a skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes, tossing frequently. Keep an eye on them, they can burn quickly.
  • Add the pine nuts and minced garlic to the food processor and run until the nuts are finely ground. Add the dandelion leaves along with the zest and juice of 1 lemon and run until finely mince.
  • With the motor running, add the olive oil in a steady stream. Blend until a smooth paste. Add the parmesan cheese and pulse to combine. Check the seasoning, adding kosher salt and pepper as needed. If the pesto is too bitter add a bit more lemon juice.