Go Back

Foraged Herb Pesto with Wild Garlic, Nettles & Basil

Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh nettle leaves blanched 2 minutes to remove sting
  • 1 cup wild garlic leaves or 2 cloves garlic if unavailable
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • ½ cup nuts walnuts, almonds, or pine nuts
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Bring a small pot of water to boil.
  • Add nettle leaves and blanch 2 minutes.
  • Drain and cool under cold water.
  • In a food processor, combine nettles, wild garlic, basil, nuts, Parmesan, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. 5. Pulse until finely chopped. 6. With motor running, drizzle in olive oil until smooth.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning. Transfer to jar and refrigerate.