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Close up view of Nasturtium pesto in a glass bottle with some nasturtium leaves and stalks.

Nasturtium Pesto

Nasturtium Pesto is a refreshing and easy pesto made using nasturtium leaves and stalks.
Prep Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cup Nasturtium leaves and stalks - around 40 to 50 leaves
  • ¼ Cup pine nuts One can replace it with pistachio or walnuts
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese One can go upto ½ cup, we like it a bit on the less side
  • Salt
  • Black pepper powder to taste

Instructions

  • Clean and rinse the nasturtium leaves nicely.
    2 cup Nasturtium leaves and stalks - around 40 to 50 leaves
  • Remove all the excess water and pat them try.
  • Toast the nuts on medium heat for 3-4 minutes. This helps to release flavor and moisture from the nuts.
    ¼ Cup pine nuts
  • In a food processor add the leaves and blend them.
  • Add the pine nuts, parmesan cheese and blend everything.
    ¼ Cup pine nuts, ¼ cup parmesan cheese
  • Slowly add oil and blend until you get a smooth consistency. (Few like it on the coarser side, so it depends on you)
    ½ cup olive oil
  • Add salt and black pepper to taste.
    Salt, Black pepper powder to taste
  • Mix and use as required.

Notes

  • Recipe measurements are just guidelines. One can adjust the quantity as per their preference.
  • Read above for substitutions for leaves.