Dandelion Pesto

Dandelion greens are the ultimate health food. They are rich in vitamins A, B, C, Em K, and folic acid. They are also rich in calcium, magnesium, iron, and potassium. In Chinese medicine, they are used to treat stomach and liver issues, act as a coolant, a cleanser, and a detoxifier.

Dandelion Pesto

Servings: 1 cup

Ingredients

• 1 bunch organic dandelion greens 3 cups washed and chopped
• 4 cloves garlic chopped and left to rest for 10 min
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 cup hemp seeds
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
• 1/4 cup walnuts lightly roasted in the toaster oven for 1 minute on low
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp nutritional yeast optional
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients except olive oil in a blender and blend on high. While ingredients are blending, pour olive oil in a slow stream till incorporated.

Recipe Notes

Serve with crackers or vegetable sticks or use as a salad dressing, sandwich spread, or pasta sauce. This is a highly nutritious and very versatile pesto.

Dandelion greens are the ultimate health food. They are rich in vitamins A, B, C, E, K, and folic acid. They are also rich in calcium, magnesium, iron, and potassium.
In Chinese medicine, they are used to treat stomach and liver issues, act as a coolant, a cleanser, and a detoxifier.