Microgreen and Kale Zesty Pesto
Zesty pesto to perk up pasta, pizza, sandwiches, and side dishes.
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Servings: 1.5 Cups
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Pepitas (Pumpkin Seeds) unsalted
- 2 cups Fresh Kale, Chopped May Substitute some fresh basil for some of the Kale
- 2 cups The Greensted Fresh-n-Local Microgreens 1/2 c Sunflower Shoots, 1 c Zesty Mix, 1/2 C Sweet Pea Shoots
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 1-2 Tablespoons Red or White Balsamic Vinegar Lemon or citrus infused adds flavor
- 3/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil 1/2 c EVOO, 1/4 cup infused flavor of your choice
- 1/4 cup Red onion finely chopped
- 1/3 cup Shredded Romano cheese
Instructions
- Pulse pepitas in a blender or food processor until finely ground. Set aside.
- Place Kale, Microgreens, Garlic, Lemon Juice, Vinegar, Salt and ½ cup olive oil in blender or food processor. Process til it begins to mince greens up, drizzle remaining oil in a fine stream as processing. May need to stop and stir with spatula to combine fully. Mixture should be blended but not pureed smooth. When Processed to desired consistency, pour into mixing bowl.
- Pour into a mixing bowl. Stir in ground nuts and Romano Cheese. Taste pesto. Can add 1-2 tablespoons more balsamic if desired.
- Store in refrigerator. Flavor will intensify after 24 hours. Use as desired on pasta, as sandwich spread, with vegetables, salmon or white fish, pizza or whatever you can imagine. Makes approximately 1.5 cups. Use within 1-2 weeks.
- Substitutions: May use almonds or cashews in place of Pepitas. May use Parmesan cheese in place of Romano.
