Megan Pfiffner: Functional Nutrition

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Radish Greens Pesto

This recipe is variable based on the amount of leaves you have. It will work with any type of radish leaves. The measurements are a loose guide and can be adjusted for taste and preference. It takes about 5 minutes to make minutes clean up. Keep in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 5 day. Serve on salads, grilled veggies, roasted veggies, grains, eggs, literally anything that needs a flavor boost!

Ingredients

  • Radish greens from a bunch of radishes (or any greens you like)

  • 1/2 a lemon

  • 2 cloves of garlic

  • 1/3 cup of pumpkin seeds (or any nuts/seeds you like)

  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

  • salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Cut radish greens from tops of radishes.

  2. Wash (vinegar and water are a great option).

  3. Let them drain some of the water.

  4. Add the oil, salt, garlic and pumpkin seeds to a blender (I use a Vitamix).

  5. squeeze half of the lemon half into the blender.

  6. add the Radish leaves, put the lid on and blend!

  7. After you get the consistency you want, take a little taste to see if you need more lemon or salt. Adjust seasoning and blend once more.

Notes

  • If raw garlic gives you any tummy issues crush it or press it into a pan with some olive oil. Cook on medium heat for 3 -4 minutes. Then add to the blender.

  • Save all of your scraps for Kitchen Sink Bone Broth!