Wild Garlic and Roasted Hazelnut Forest Pesto

Home Wild garlic Total Time: 15 min Servings: 6 servings Difficulty: Easy

Vibrant spring forest pesto made with young wild garlic leaves, golden roasted hazelnuts, cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil, and aged hard cheese.

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Instructions

  1. Toast hazelnuts in a dry skillet for 3-4 minutes, rub off skins in a kitchen towel, and cool.
  2. Coarsely chop wild garlic leaves.
  3. Pulse toasted hazelnuts in food processor until coarse crumbs form.
  4. Add wild garlic leaves, salt, and half the olive oil; pulse until incorporated.
  5. Stream in remaining oil, fold in grated cheese and lemon juice.
  6. Transfer to clean jar, float a thin layer of oil on top, and store in fridge up to 3 weeks.

Forager's Tip

A thin layer of oil floating on top keeps air out and locks in the vivid emerald green color.

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