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A Fresh Take on Dandelion Pesto for Home Cooks

Dandelion Pesto made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups dandelion greens packed
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup walnuts or pine nuts
  • 1-2 cloves garlic minced
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Wash and dry the dandelion greens thoroughly.
  2. Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  3. In a food processor, combine the dandelion greens, garlic, walnuts, and Parmesan cheese.
  4. Pulse the mixture until coarsely chopped, approximately 10-15 times.
  5. With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until incorporated.
  6. Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper, then pulse again to combine.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary; add more lemon juice or olive oil if desired.
  8. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge.