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Random Green Pesto

We all love basil pesto for its versatile and tasty qualities, but did you know this sauce can be made from a number of discarded plant parts? 

From carrot leaves to wilted agugula, kohlrabi leaves to radish leaves, anything green is perfect — particularly if the leaves are on their last legs. Ideal as a pasta sauce, in sandwiches, or as a salad dressing. 

Ingredients (for 1 jar):

• 1 cup of green leaves (we particularly like carrot leaves or radish leaves!)
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup sunflower or pumpkin seeds
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Roast the seeds.
2. Put the greens, roasted seeds, olive oil and Parmesan cheese in a blender. Blend completely.
3. Season with salt and lemon juice.