We love traditional pesto, but fresh basil can be hard to find and expensive. Beet greens are an excellent substitute, because they are available year-round, and “free” when you buy a bunch of beets. They also pack more nutrition than basil, satisfying 15% of the RDI for fiber! This recipe for beet greens pesto will make you feel fiber-full and satisfied, so that you might not go back for a second helping of pasta.
Makes 1.5 cups
Combine all of the ingredients, except for the olive oil, in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse 5 to 10 times, until the ingredients are roughly chopped. Add a little bit of olive oil at a time, until the mixture forms a paste. If you like a thinner pesto, continue to add more olive oil. Serve on pasta, toast or as a dip.
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