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Beet Green Pesto - a superfood vegan sauce | TheRoastedRoot.net #healthy #recipe #vegan
Servings: 2 cups

Beet Green Pesto

4.55 from 11 votes
Use beet greens in homemade pesto sauce! Using the whole plant is brilliant and brings so much nutrition to your life.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups beet greens tightly packed
  • 1/2 cup shelled pistachios see note*
  • 5 cloves roasted garlic see note**
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup olive oil

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients except for the olive oil to a food processor. Pulse 5 to 10 times, or until the ingredients are roughly chopped
  • Turn the food processor on and slowly stream the olive oil through the opening at the top.
  • Taste the pesto for flavor and add more sea salt, vinegar, or garlic to taste.
  • Use immediately or transfer to a sealable container and refrigerate until ready to use. Pesto will stay fresh for up to 7 days in a sealed container in the refrigerator. 

Notes

*you can use virtually any type of nut or seed in this pesto to replace the pistachios if desired. Try walnuts, almonds, pecans, pumpkin seeds, or pine nuts.
**If using raw garlic instead of roasted, start with only 2 large cloves and add more if you desire more garlicky flavor

Nutrition

Serving: 2Tbsp, Calories: 160kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 15g, Cholesterol: 12mg, Sodium: 210mg
Course: Salsas, Sauces, Spreads, Dips, & Dressings
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked gluten free apple fritter, dairy free, dairy free recipes, easy healthy recipes, gluten free recipes, gut healthy recipes
Author: Julia