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Fennel Frond Pesto

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Fennel Fronds , firmly packed
  • 1 cup Basil Leaves , firmly packed
  • 3/4 cup Grated Parmesan
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1/3 cup Pine Nuts , activated or lightly toasted
  • Salt and Pepper , to taste

Instructions
 

  • Put all of the ingredients in a food processor and blend until you have a paste, adding a couple more splashes of olive oil if needed.
  • Store in a glass jar drizzled with a little olive oil over the top in the fridge for up to a week. This recipe is also freezer friendly.

Optional Ideas:

  • Replace the pine nuts with almonds or walnuts.
  • Try fresh mint leaves instead of basil.
  • Use kale or carrot tops in place of the fennel fronds.