Wild garlic, also known as ramps or ramsons, is a flavorful and versatile ingredient. Here’s a simple recipe for Wild Garlic Pesto that you can enjoy with pasta, on toast, or as a dip.
Wild Garlic Pesto Recipe
Ingredients:
100g wild garlic leaves (washed and dried)
50g parmesan cheese (grated)
50g pine nuts (toasted)(optional)
1 clove of garlic
100ml olive oil
Juice of half a lemon
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Prepare the Ingredients:
Toast the pine nuts in a dry pan over medium heat for a few minutes until golden. Be careful not to burn them.
Wash and dry the wild garlic leaves.
Blend the Ingredients:
In a food processor, add the wild garlic leaves, toasted pine nuts, grated parmesan cheese, and the garlic clove.
Blitz everything together until finely chopped.
Add Oil and Lemon Juice:
With the food processor running, slowly pour in the olive oil until the mixture turns into a smooth pesto.
Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve:
Your wild garlic pesto is ready! Serve it over pasta, spread on bread, or use it as a dip.
Tips:
You can store the pesto in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Cover the surface with a layer of olive oil to help preserve its vibrant color.
For a nut-free version, you can substitute the pine nuts with sunflower seeds or simply omit them.
Enjoy this delicious, fragrant pesto with your favorite dishes!