Sorrel-Chive Herb Paste (Pesto)
Description
This Italian sauce features Sorrel, Finely minced shallots, Pine nuts, ground, Chopped parsley. The flavors come together beautifully. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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peel of 4 oranges 1/4 Red onion, chopped 1 tb Dry mustard 1 ts Salt 1 ts Black pepper Pinch cayenne 3/4 c Olive oil 1.
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Wash the sorrel and dry it well, by hand or in a salad spinner.
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Chop the sorrel coarsely, and again squeeze away any liquid.
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Blend the sorrel, shallots, pine nuts, parsley, chives, orange
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peel and onion in a food processor or blender.
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(If using a blender, make sure these ingredients are already finely chopped.) 3.
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Add dry mustard, salt, pepper and cayenne, and mix again.
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SLOWLY drizzle in the oil while the blade is moving.
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Transfer to tempered glass jars and store in refrigerator (for up to 8 to 10 weeks) or in the freezer for up to a year.
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NOTES: Sorrel's peak
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season is summer, although you can find hothouse sorrel year round in some stores.
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You may
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reduce the amount of orange
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peel by 1/4 or 1/2 if you'd like to emphasize the sorrel or other flavors.
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Walnuts or almonds may be substituted for the pine nuts
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 7.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.0g0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 0.1mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 1.9g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%
- Sugars 1.5g
- Protein 0.1g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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