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Wild Leek Pesto

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Wild Leek and Walnut Pesto is a versatile sauce full of flavor with many uses.

  • Author: Mama Cheryl
  • Prep Time: 30
  • Total Time: 30
  • Yield: 3/4 - 1 cup 1x
  • Category: Sauce
  • Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups of leeks, including the leaves, roughly chopped
  • ½ teaspoon of fresh lemon
  • ¼ cup walnuts, toasted
  • ¼ cup olive oil (more if needed)
  • ¼ cup of grated parmesan cheese
  • Sea salt to taste

Instructions

Get Started

  1. Toast walnuts in a pan over medium heat stirring so they don’t burn. This helps to intensify the flavor of the nuts. This should take under 5 minutes.
  2. Add the chopped leeks and leaves along with the walnuts to your processor and pulse until it’s a smooth consistency.
  3. Next, add the parmesan cheese.
  4. Add the olive oil.

Finish Up

  1. This is a recipe that is very versatile. Adjust according to your own taste.
  2. Taste as you go! Season with salt and pepper.

Notes

How you plan to use the pesto will dictate how much olive oil to use to get the right texture. We are eating it on crackers so I wanted it to be spreadable. If it will be used with pasta, you may want to add more so it doesn't get dry.

Substitute different cheeses, nuts, or additional spices, such as fresh basil or parsley. It will keep in the refrigerator for about 3 days. You can’t mess this one up.

Keywords: leeks, walnuts, pesto

Find it online: https://thehotelleela.com/wild-leek-pesto/