Radish Pesto

Don’t toss those radish greens! Turn them into this delicious pesto.

Ingredients:

4 cups radish tops (packed), washed and dried

3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

Juice of 1/2 lemon

1/2 up sliced or slivered almonds, coarsely chopped macadamia nuts or pistachios

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or substitute vegan Parmesan cheese)

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed

Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

Combine first 6 ingredients in a food processor or blender.

Process until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.

Add additional olive oil to achieve a thick sauce consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Notes: Can be made ahead. If freezing, leave out the cheese and garlic and add when ready to serve.