Aromatic Wild Garlic Pesto – The Herald of Spring for Your Kitchen
Dive into the incomparable taste of spring with this simple, yet highly aromatic wild garlic pesto. It’s perfect for adding a special touch to pasta, bread, or salads, and truly brings out the best in seasonal wild garlic. This recipe is quick to prepare and a true delight for all your senses.
Preparation
10 min.
Cook / Bake
0 min.
Servings
4
Calories
480 kcal
Ingredients
for 4 servingsAmounts are automatically adjusted.
- 100 gfresh wild garlic leaves
- 75 gParmesan cheese(freshly grated)Milch
- 50 gpine nuts(lightly toasted)
- 150 mlextra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsplemon juice
- 1 pinch(es)salt(to taste)
- 1 pinch(es)black pepper(freshly ground, to taste)
Instructions
Wash the wild garlic leaves thoroughly and pat them dry with a kitchen towel. Roughly chop them.
Place the chopped wild garlic, grated Parmesan, and toasted pine nuts into a food processor.
Pulse the ingredients a few times until coarsely chopped. Then, gradually add the olive oil while the processor is running, until you reach your desired consistency. Some prefer a chunkier pesto, others smoother.
Add the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Pulse briefly again to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Transfer the wild garlic pesto to a clean jar. Pour a thin layer of olive oil on top to prevent discoloration and preserve freshness. Store in the refrigerator.
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Varianten
- For a nuttier flavor, try substituting walnuts or cashews for pine nuts.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle heat.
Ersatz & Alternativen
- If wild garlic is not available, you can use a combination of fresh basil and a few cloves of garlic for a similar garlicky-herbal flavor.
- Almonds or walnuts can replace pine nuts if needed.
Aufbewahrung
Store the pesto in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Pour a thin layer of olive oil over the top to prevent oxidation and keep it fresh.
Einfrieren
Wild garlic pesto freezes beautifully. Spoon it into ice cube trays and freeze until solid. Transfer the frozen cubes to a freezer-safe bag and store for up to 3-4 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight or add directly to hot pasta.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
480 kcal
Protein
12 g
Carbohydrates
4 g
Fat
47 g
Fiber
2 g
Recipe on TomTaste: https://tomtaste.com/recipe/aromatic-wild-garlic-pesto-the-herald-of-spring-for-your-kitchen
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