Mixed Baby Greens Pesto – FRESH. OUT. Mixed Baby Greens Pesto – FRESH. OUT.

  • 2 tightly packed cups mixed baby greens (mustard, arugula, kale, turnip, chard, etc.), thicker stems removed
  • 2 large fresh basil leaves
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 medium lemon, juiced
  • 1/3 to 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup whole raw almonds, measured then roughly chopped
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Scant 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
  • Optional: 1/4 to 1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese (or vegan parmesan), to taste
  1. Add greens, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic, and 1/3 cup oil to a food processor and pulse until smooth. Add the almonds and continue pulsing.
  2. To use as a dip, pulse the almonds to a finer consistency to result in a thicker pesto. 
  3. To use as a sauce, pulse the almonds to desired consistency and add the remaining oil, a teaspoon at a time, as necessary. 
  4. Cover and refrigerate in an airtight container for 30 minutes before using. 

Total time does not include resting time. 

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days. 

If adding parmesan, add the entire 1/2 cup olive oil with the greens. 

  • Author: Fresh. Out.
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Category: Sauces, Dips

Keywords: PESTO, FIELD GREENS, MIXED GREENS, BABY GREENS, MUSTARD GREENS, BABY KALE, BABY ARUGULA, ALMONDS, PALEO, KETO, VEGAN, FARMERS MARKET, LOCAL PRODUCE, EAT LOCAL, HEALTHY EATING, GRAIN-FREE, GLUTEN-FREE