BORAGE PESTO

Borage Pesto image

Try a different kind of pesto by using borage instead of basil. Tastes great with noodles. Use young borage leaves.

Provided by gartenfee

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Sauces Pesto

Time 10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 ½ cups borage leaves
2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 clove garlic, or more to taste
salt
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed

Steps:

Wash and dry borage leaves. Roast pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet until lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove and allow to cool.
Combine borage leaves, roasted pumpkin seeds, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and salt in a food processor. With the food processor running, add olive oil, and process until a smooth paste forms. Transfer to a jar and add more olive oil to cover. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.6 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Cholesterol 0.9 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 26.3 mg