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Beet Green Pesto

Don't discard the green leafy tops of your beets! They make a beautiful, bold flavored pesto that will spruce up any meal.  

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Yield: 3/4 cup 

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Active Time: 10 minutes
Start to Finish: 10 minutes

For this recipe you’ll need:

  • 1 clove garlic
  • 5 cups beet greens, stems removed, washed and cut into bite size pieces
  • 1/2 cup basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
    1. Turn on a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Drop the clove of garlic in through the top opening, and process until finely minced.

    2. Turn off the processor, add the beet greens, bail, walnuts and parmesan. Process until finely minced.

    3. While the food processor is running, add the oil in a steady stream through the feed tube.

    4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

    5. Refrigerate until use, up to 4 days, or freeze up to 3 months.