Springtime Wild Garlic and Walnut Pesto with Lemon
Experience spring on your palate with this aromatic wild garlic and walnut pesto. A fresh citrus note perfectly complements the savory aroma, making it a versatile companion for pasta, bread, or as a marinade. This recipe is quick to prepare and brings the taste of nature straight to your table.
Preparation
10 min.
Cook / Bake
0 min.
Servings
4
Calories
405 kcal
Ingredients
for 4 servingsAmounts are automatically adjusted.
- 100 gfresh wild garlic leaves
- 50 gwalnuts(lightly toasted)
- 50 gParmesan cheese(freshly grated)Milch
- 120 mlextra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsplemon juice(freshly squeezed)
- 0.5 tsplemon zest
- 1 pinchsalt(to taste)
- 1 pinchblack 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, toasted walnuts, grated Parmesan, lemon zest, and lemon juice into a food processor.
Pulse the ingredients a few times until roughly combined. Then, with the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until you achieve a smooth, creamy consistency. You can adjust the amount of olive oil to your preferred thickness.
Season the pesto with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Mix again briefly.
Transfer the pesto to a clean jar or container. Pour a thin layer of olive oil over the top to help preserve its freshness and color. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator.
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Nutrition per serving
Calories
405 kcal
Protein
9 g
Carbohydrates
3 g
Fat
40 g
Fiber
2 g
Recipe on TomTaste: https://tomtaste.com/recipe/springtime-wild-garlic-and-walnut-pesto-with-lemon
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