Chickweed Pesto Recipe

Try an herbal spin on making pesto with this Chickweed Pesto Recipe.  Chickweed is a common weed growing with runners, and has small white star shaped flowers.

Chickweed Pesto Recipe Ingredients

• 3 cups of fresh chickweed leaves and tops
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1/2 cup of olive oil
• 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese
• 1/3 cup of pine nuts
• Juice of half a lemon

​Chickweed Pesto Recipe Instructions

Harvest non-sprayed, chickweed growing away from roads for eating.  Blend all the ingredients together in a food processor.  Enjoy!  Chickweed is rich in nutrients, minerals, and saponins.

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