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Supergreen Vegan Pesto

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Radish greens are an unprized gem, often seen as the unusable trimmings from their rosy red, spicy roots. But in fact, they offer a wealth of vitamins and antioxidants, and can be cooked like spinach, kale, and other familiar cooking greens, or incorporated into sauces and spreads like this spritely pesto. Spring radishes are my favorite, as they’re among the first vegetables to surface and usually appear when garlic scapes are harvested as well. The combination of the two in this recipe creates a rich, luxurious pesto that everyone will love. Toss with brown rice pasta, drizzle over grilled or roasted vegetables, or spread on bread for a sandwich.

Ingredients

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  • Greens from one bunch radishes, rinsed
  • 5 cups loosely packed basil leaves, rinsed
  • 3 garlic scapes, chopped into 1-inch pieces (substitute with 2 small garlic cloves)
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1/4 cup roasted walnuts
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
  • Juice of 1 and ½ lemons
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan on the stovetop, add the radish greens with a splash of water and wilt gently over medium-high heat. Remove from heat and transfer to a blender or food processor.
  2. Add the remaining ingredients to the blender and pulse until the greens are broken down. Slowly bring the speed up to a high whiz until the pesto is smooth and creamy. Transfer to a jar and drizzle olive oil over top to create a film. This will act as a seal and help preserve the pesto’s bright green color.
  3. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days until ready to use. Each time you remove some pesto, create a new olive oil film to preserve.

Notes

You can substitute radish greens for any other greens like arugula, turnip tops, or kale, and treat them the same way in the recipe.