No Waste Pesto

Turn veggie scraps into a versatile sauce.

Turn veggie scraps into a versatile sauce.

To a food processor, add 2 cups each of carrot tops, radish and beet greens or wilted spinach, arugula or kale.

Add 1 cup of your herb of choice and 3 garlic gloves. Pulse a few times.

Slowly pour in ¾ cup of extra-virgin olive oil while the processor is running,

Season with salt and pepper.

Add to pasta, salad dressing, stir fry, frittatas, stews and more.

A delicious and nutritious way to reduce food waste and elevate flavour in your dishes.

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Posted on Friday, November 15th, 2024

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