How to Make Ramp and Basil Pesto

Pesto is one of my favorite sauces and one of my family’s favorites as well.  I love how you throw a bunch of fresh ingredients into a food processor and minutes later you have a healthy and delicious no cook sauce.  Making pesto is easy and delicious-and both of those things are on the top of my priority list when I cook. Even more so now  as we are all staying at home and cooking multiple. meals a day every day.  Most often pesto is made from basil. I decided to combine basil with ramps that I picked up to make a Ramp and Basil Pesto.

What are ramps?  Simply put ramps are a wild onion that grow for a very short. time during the spring. They are also sometimes referred to as wild leeks, and taste like a combination of garlic and onion. The season is short so get them while you can! I usually just grill or sauté them-this is the first time I used them in a pesto and it was amazing! This is a no cook sauce that is perfect at room temperature, which makes it a great dish to make ahead.   I combined this Ramp and Basil  Pesto with whole wheat penne and 1 cup of frozen peas. It would also be delicious on meat. chicken, shrimp, or wild salmon.

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Try these other Spring Seasonal Recipes:

Gluten Free Spring Veggie and White Bean Pasta

Watermelon Feta Salad

Strawberry Cucumber Salad with Balsamic Glaze

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How to Make Ramp and Basil Pesto

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How to Make Ramp and Basil Pesto

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How to make an easy and delicious Ramp and Basil Pesto using fresh , simple ingredients

Ingredients

• 1 bunch Ramps, roughly chopped
• 1 cup basil leaves
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/3 cup raw walnuts
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
• Fresh ground black pepper to taste
• Juice of one lemon
• 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Instructions

1. Add Ramps, basil, garlic, walnuts, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper to the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade.
2. Pulse until the ingredients are finely chopped.
3. Add lemon juice and olive oil and process until smooth.
4. If pesto looks too dry and not smooth enough, add more olive oil slowly and continue to process until you get a smooth consistency.