Green Garlic Pesto
2016-02-16 15:41:52
Why wait for the summer season's fresh garlic crop to enjoy that satisfying garlic tang? Before the bulbs form, the tender, mild green shoots and leaves can be added like chives or green onion to salads and other dishes. Try this fresh green garlic pesto as a delicious topping for bread, pizza, pasta, baked potatoes, fish, or chicken.
Ingredients
- About 1½ cups green garlic, white part and tops
- About ½ cup olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Purée all ingredients until smooth in a blender or food processor, adding enough olive oil to create a good spreading consistency.
- OPTIONAL: Add a handful of pine nuts or other nuts, basil or other herbs, Parmesan or other cheese, hot peppers, or whatever pleases you. Enjoy!
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