Do you feel guilty from throwing away those beautiful leafy greens that come with your radish? Why not save them and make a unique and delicious, peppery pesto. It will blend well with pasta salad, as a fish dressing or savoury spread on a sandwich. We promise this punchy pesto will be a welcomed addition to the many picnics enjoyed with family and friends that await us in the warm days ahead.

Serves: 1 cup

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Ingredients: 

• 60g radish greens
• ⅓ cup of olive oil
• ¼ cup of parmesan cheese
• Juice of ½ lemon
• 1 small garlic cloves
• ½ cup of almonds, macadamia, pistachios or pine nuts (chopped/slivered)
• Salt and pepper

Method:

1. Carefully wash the leaves to get rid of soil and any debri and leave them to dry
2. Combine all the ingredients in a blender or food processor
3. Blend until smooth
4. Add additional olive oil to make a smoother pesto
5. Add additional season to taste

Enjoy!

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