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    Wild Garlic Pesto {Vegan & GF}

    Updated: Aug 19, 2022 · Published: May 22, 2018 by Andrea

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    Quick and super flavourful vegan & gluten-free Wild Garlic Pesto – Amazing tossed with pasta, and just as tasty as a condiment for salads & baked potatoes!


    If you're looking for a speedy sauce that goes well with just about anything, this wild garlic pesto definitely fits the bill.

    I love wild garlic pesto sauce just as much as the traditional basil pesto recipe.

    It's LOADED with flavour, incredibly easy to make and, as an added bonus, it's totally vegan and gluten-free and ready in 15 min. wild garlic leaves, half lemon, toasted pine nuts, olive oil and sea salt

    Ready in just 5 minutes, all you only need to make this easy recipe is 4 ingredients :

    • fresh wild garlic leaves
    • toasted pine nuts
    • almond flour (optional)
    • lemon juice
    • high-quality extra-virgin olive oil
    • salt & pepper

    To make it more traditional and add extra umami flavour, you can also replace the almond flour with a bit of Parmesan cheese.

    How to make Wild Garlic Pesto

    wild garlic pesto in small glass bowl, with pine nuts, wild garlic and olive oil in the backgroundMaking this easy sauce couldn't be easier.

    Throw the fresh wild garlic leaves in a food processor and blitz until broken down, then gradually fold in almond flour if using (or Parmesan cheese), pine nuts, and finally olive oil, and continue to blend until smooth.

    Finally season with salt, pepper and lemon juice to taste, and you're pretty much done.

    You can also follow the traditional pesto making route and use a mortar. The process requires a bit of extra work, but the result is guaranteed to wow you!

    WHAT TO DO WITH THE PESTO

    wild garlic pesto topped with pine nuts in glass bowl, wild garlic in the backgroundThis awesome vegan pesto recipe makes the perfect pasta companion.

    For an extra creamy pasta, reserve ⅓ cup of pasta cooking water, and mix it with the pesto sauce before adding the pasta.

    Sprinkle a bit of lemon zest on top and you'll have a delicious dinner ready in less than 15 minutes.

    This pesto sauce is also great used as a condiment for baking potatoes, grilled fish/meat/chicken, spread over a sandwich, or used as a dressing for salads.

    Here are a few of my favorite ways to use it:

    Steak Salad Bowl: Substitute the chimichurri sauce with this pesto for a delicious seasonal twist on this protein-packed salad.

    Grilled Chicken with Potato & Green Bean Salad: Top this juicy grilled chicken with a tablespoon of pesto for a refreshing and extra flavourful kick.

    Hasselback Sweet Potato: Swap the guacamole sauce with pesto, for a super tasty vegan & gluten-free meal that will get rave reviews from carnivores too!

    Recipe

    wild garlic pesto topped with pine nuts in a small glass jar
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    Wild Garlic Pesto {Vegan & GF}

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    Quick and super flavourful vegan & gluten-free Wild Garlic Pesto – Amazing tossed with pasta, and just as tasty as a condiment for salads & baked potatoes!
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Total Time5 minutes mins
    Course: Sauce
    Cuisine: Italian
    Serving: 4
    Calories: 444kcal
    Author: Andrea Soranidis

    Ingredients

    • 150 g wild garlic leaves, stems cut off, washed
    • 70 g almond flour, or Parmesan cheese (optional)
    • 70 g toasted pine nuts
    • 100 ml good extra-virgin olive oil
    • lemon juice
    • sea salt & black pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Place wild garlic leaves in a food processor and blitz until broken down.
    • Add almond flour (if using) and blend until combined, then whilst the motor is going, gradually fold in pine nuts and olive oil and continue to mix until smooth and creamy.
    • Drizzle with a splash of lemon juice (I use half lemon), and season with salt and pepper to taste.
    • Store in a clean jar and top with extra olive oil to preserve the pesto.
    • Store in the fridge for up to a week.

    Notes

    This recipe makes a small jar, enough to use as a condiment for 4 people.
    Make sure to wash wild garlic leaves thoroughly and pat them dry with kitchen paper before use.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 444kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg

    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

     

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    Comments

    1. Heather says

      May 28, 2018 at 12:54 pm

      Absolutely gorgeous! This sounds amazing and I am so jealous you have wild garlic. This is a great recipe to use in so many different dishes.

      Reply
    2. Natalie says

      May 28, 2018 at 8:35 am

      Oh man, this sounds sooo good. A wild garlic?! I have to get my hands on that one. I'm super huge garlic fan.

      Reply
    3. Michelle Blackwood says

      May 28, 2018 at 6:09 am

      Wow this is a simple recipe that I want to make as soon as I can find wild garlic at my local farmers market.

      Reply
    4. Michele @ Queenbeebaker says

      May 28, 2018 at 1:10 am

      I’ve never used wild garlic before but this pesto looks and sounds amazing! I hope I’m lucky enough to find some because I’m definitely putting this recipe on my list to make.

      Reply
    5. Sara says

      May 27, 2018 at 5:00 pm

      I love pesto so much! And using any type of greens that aren't the typical basil is so awesome. Looks perfect!

      Reply
    6. Karyl Henry says

      May 27, 2018 at 1:05 pm

      Oh wow, I've never even seen wild garlic before! I absolutely love making my own pesto. If I can figure out where to find wild garlic, I'm definitely going to try this

      Reply
    7. Tamara Andersen (Beyond Mere Sustenance) says

      May 26, 2018 at 9:35 pm

      I've not been fortunate enough to find wild garlic, but I LOVE garlic, and I'll keep looking... I could think of so many ways to use your Wild Garlic Pesto. Yum.

      Reply
    8. Marisa Franca says

      May 26, 2018 at 6:23 pm

      We would you believe we planted ramps (wild garlic) several years ago. I've yet to use it. Whenever we come back from our winter vacation it's gone. I'd love to make this pesto -- I bet it's delicious. Perhaps next year I'll be able to use my ramps.

      Reply
    9. Veena Azmanov says

      May 25, 2018 at 6:40 pm

      I love wild garlic so when my grocer has some in season I pick a bag full. Love how mild the flavor is and you add so much more. I must try this soon. Sounds so yum.

      Reply
    10. Paige says

      May 25, 2018 at 4:48 am

      Yum..this sounds awesome and also easy..I think this would be great on a lot of different dishes...delish looking!

      Reply
    11. Kate says

      May 23, 2018 at 9:33 pm

      This sounds so delicious. I just wish I knew where I could find wild garlic like that!

      Reply
    12. Laineey says

      May 23, 2018 at 12:37 am

      I wish I could find wild garlic! I wouldn't even know where to look. But, I'm sure I could still make your delicious pesto! It looks so vibrant and delicious!

      Reply
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