Radish Top Pesto

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 83.1
  • Total Fat: 8.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 2.8 mg
  • Sodium: 66.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 1.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.5 g
  • Protein: 2.3 g

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Introduction

There's no better way to stay frugal, but elegant in the kitchen than by making your own sauces and condiments. This recipe (adapted from Chocolate & Zucchini - http://chocolateandzucchini.com/recipes/di
ps-spreads/radish-leaf-pesto-recipe/) keeps the often-tossed radish greens out of the compost pile and adds a bright, peppery zing to pasta, potatoes or anything grilled. There's no better way to stay frugal, but elegant in the kitchen than by making your own sauces and condiments. This recipe (adapted from Chocolate & Zucchini - http://chocolateandzucchini.com/recipes/di
ps-spreads/radish-leaf-pesto-recipe/) keeps the often-tossed radish greens out of the compost pile and adds a bright, peppery zing to pasta, potatoes or anything grilled.
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    1 cup packed radish leaves, well washed
    1/2 cup packed lemon balm, well washed
    1 oz grated Parmesan
    1 oz sunflower seeds
    1/2 tsp garlic powder
    zest of 1/2 lemon
    3 tbsp olive oil
    Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Put all the ingredients into the food processor, and pulse together until smooth (you'll have to scrape down the sides of the bowl once or twice during the process).

Serving Size: Makes about 1 cup, 8 (2-tbsp) servings

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JO_JO_BA.