NASTURTIUM PESTO

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Nasturtium leaves and stems add fresh peppery flavor to chef David Kinch's homemade pesto, which serves as a garnish for his Nasturtium Risotto.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups nasturtium leaves
1/2 cup thinly sliced nasturtium stems
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
4 cloves garlic
1 cup olive oil
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil; prepare an ice-water bath and set aside. Add nasturtium leaves to boiling water; cook for 10 seconds. Drain and transfer to ice-water bath until cool. Drain and set aside.
  • Place leaves, pine nuts, garlic, and oil in the jar of a blender; blend until smooth. Transfer mixture to a medium bowl and fold in stems and cheese.

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