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Dandelion Pesto

Dandelion Pesto combines bold greens, garlic, and parmesan into a fresh flavorful sauce perfect for busy families. It blends quickly, stores beautifully, and transforms simple meals into something surprisingly vibrant and satisfying afterward.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Sauce, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pesto Base
  • 3 cups dandelion greens washed and chopped
  • 1 2 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 3 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 4 cup walnuts lightly toasted
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled
Seasonings
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
  • 1 4 teaspoon sea salt adjust to taste
  • 1 4 teaspoon black pepper optional

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • Spatula
  • Freezer
  • Glass Jar

Method
 

  1. Wash dandelion greens thoroughly and dry completely for smooth vibrant pesto texture.
  2. Add dandelion greens, walnuts, garlic, and parmesan into a food processor bowl.
  3. Blend while slowly pouring olive oil until the pesto becomes creamy yet slightly textured.
  4. Stir in lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper for balanced fresh flavor.
  5. Serve immediately with pasta, sandwiches, or vegetables for bold savory flavor and texture.

Notes

Blend longer for smoother pesto or briefly for chunkier texture with extra crunch. Freeze pesto in ice cube trays for easy future portions. Handle gently while blending because overprocessing creates overly oily sauce. Customize flavors with basil, almonds, spinach, or nutritional yeast. Store refrigerated in airtight jars for five days.