Beet Green Pesto (Vegan, Gluten Free)

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Beet Green Pesto (Vegan, Gluten Free)

This beet green pesto is garlicky and spicy, simple to make, and is a great no cook pasta sauce for summer nights. Great way to use mustard greens from your garden.

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Prep Time 2 mins

Blend Time 3 mins

Total Time 5 mins

Course Dinner, Sauce

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 109 kcal

Equipment

Blender or Food Processor

Ingredients

2 cups beet greens loosely chopped
1 cup fresh basil
6 cloves garlic
1/2 cup walnuts
1/2 teaspoon Himalayan sea salt
1/2 olive oil plus more if needed
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

Instructions

In a food processor or blender, add the beet greens, basil, garlic, almonds, and salt. Pulse a few times, then turn the food processor on low and steam in the olive oil. Stop, and check the consistency, adding more olive oil if needed.
Toss with fresh pasta, use pesto as a sauce on homemade pizza, or enjoy pesto as a dip for vegetables or bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 109kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 335mgPotassium: 245mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1522IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 1mg

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