Lambs Quarter Pesto
What are Lambs Quarters?
You can imagine it as a wild spinach. It’s taste is a unique one among the wild plants, as it tends towards a salty flavor - a rare treat. The leaves, stems, even flowers are edible raw or cooked. Read more about the rich herbal properties of this plant here.
Wild Pesto
Ingredients:
2 cups lamb’s quarters
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup pumpkin seeds (roasted adds extra flavor)
1-2 cloves of garlic
Pinch of salt
Splash of apple cider vinegar, or preferred acid
Directions:
Place ingredients in a food processor. Blend until desired consistency.
Notes:
- You can freeze batches up to roughly 1 year.
- You can always add different greens in with lamb’s quarter for subtle variety. Nettle, cilantro, arugula, etc. Explore and enjoy!
