Spring Pesto w/ Sorrel

  • About 6 Servings (1 cup)

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes

  • Total Time: 10 minutes

Adapted from The Kitchn

Tart sorrel along with other spring greens like arugula and baby kale make a wonderful springtime pesto that goes great on anything from pizza, pasta or roasted veggies!

Ingredients

  • 6 cups gently packed spring greens (sorrel, arugula, spinach, parsley, etc.)

  • 1/2 cup gently packed mint leaves

  • 1/2 cup hemp seeds (or nuts, seeds of your choice)

  • 2 tablespoons chopped preserved lemon peel (rinse and remove pulp before chopping)

  • 1 garlic clove

  • 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

Place the greens, mint, seeds/nuts, preserved lemon, and garlic in a blender or food processor. Blend until finely chopped, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. With the machine running, add the olive oil in a slow, steady stream. Blend until emulsified, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Taste and add salt or adjust other ingredients as desired.

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