Radish Leaf Radish Top Pesto Recipe

Transform your radish greens from trash to treasure with this vibrant and surprisingly delicious pesto! This recipe uses the often-discarded radish leaves (about 2 cups packed) to create a unique, budget-friendly pesto with a peppery kick. Unlike traditional basil pesto, this recipe offers a slightly bitter, arugula-like flavor that's surprisingly addictive. Perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or as a flavorful topping for grilled meats and vegetables. Learn how to elevate your cooking and minimize food waste with this simple, flavorful recipe!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 74.8 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 4.0 (5 Reviews)
Radish Leaf Radish Top Pesto

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Radish Leaf Radish Top Pesto

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How to Make Radish Leaf Radish Top Pesto

  1. Combine radish leaves, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor. Pulse until a coarse paste forms.
  2. With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until the desired consistency is reached.
  3. Add sugar, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Pulse until well combined.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add an additional 1/2 teaspoon of sugar if the pesto is still too bitter.
  5. Transfer the pesto to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

5g

Carbs

0g