Nasturtium-leaf pesto!

[big brown horse]

http://oneblockdiet.sunset.com/2011...t/one_block_diet+(Sunset:+Our+One-Block+Diet)

Pesto:
1 1/2 tbsp. roasted pistachios

2 cups packed nasturtium leaves and tender stems, plus a few leaves and flowers for garnish

1 green onion, ends trimmed, sliced

6 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese

Salt (optional)


Whirl pistachios in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Add 2 cups nasturtium leaves, green onion, olive oil, and parmesan.

 

[Holachicka]

Oh Oh OH!!! Have you tried it???

 

[big brown horse]

Not yet. I do put nasturtium leaves and flowers in my salads though. Nice and peppery. Right now my nasturtiums are too small.




(I LOVE to eat the leaves right off the plant in front of new guests at parties. Their look of shock is priceless!)

 

[Homemaker]

Thanks this sounds awesome.

 

[tamlynn]

You have perfect timing! I need to rip out a big nasturtium plant and didn't want it to go to waste. I have several other plants, they reseed themselves beautifully.

Thanks!

 

[Dace]

Oh that sounds interesting! I bet it is delish!

What are you gonna put it on BBH? I bet it would be good on grilled chicken or fish.

 

[big brown horse]

I was going to bake up a nice spaghetti squash for this recipe. Chicken or fish would be good too. Anything you put pesto on, really.

 

[GardenWeasel]

Have some in my freezer right now. It is awesome on pasta or mixed with cream cheese. Got the idea after having a party using nasturium leaves stuffed with flavored cheese and finding my girlfriend hiding behind a door with the tray just gobbling them down, so funny. I use garlic, parm,evoo and walnuts. Need to plant some this year.

 

[Wifezilla]

Stuff nastirtium leaves you say???

I am going to have to look for recipes for that!