MUSTARD GREEN AND ROASTED GARLIC PESTO WITH PECORINO-ROMANO CHEESE

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This pesto recipe uses very little oil and cheese. Instead, the creamy roasted garlic provides the rich texture.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield Makes 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium heads garlic
1 1/4 ounces almonds, toasted and roughly chopped (1/4 cup)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 ounce Pecorino-Romano cheese, grated (1/3 cup)
1/2 large bunch mustard greens, stems discarded, roughly chopped (4 cups)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Wrap garlic in foil, and roast until flesh is completely tender, about 1 hour. Let cool completely. Squeeze garlic from skins, discarding skins.
  • Pulse garlic, almonds, oil, cheese, mustard greens, 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper to taste, and 2 tablespoons water in a food processor until a thick paste forms. Pesto can be refrigerated up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35 g, Cholesterol 2 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 36 g

Uzi Noor
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I love the roasted garlic in this pesto. It adds a nice depth of flavor that really makes the pesto stand out.


Kay Liner
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This pesto is a great way to use up leftover mustard greens. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their greens!


Sinesipho Jack
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I'm not a big fan of pesto, but I really liked this one. It's not too heavy or oily, and the mustard greens give it a nice peppery flavor.


Loretta Ankomah
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This pesto is a great way to add some extra flavor to your favorite dishes. I love it on pasta, but it's also great on chicken, fish, or vegetables.


THEBESTBASS CREW
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I've never tried mustard green pesto before, but I'm so glad I did. It's so good! I'll definitely be making it again.


Cindy Bertoldo
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I'm always looking for new pesto recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's delicious and easy to make.


Eiad EX
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This pesto is a great way to use up leftover mustard greens. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their greens!


MD: FORID mia
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I love the addition of mustard greens to this pesto. It gives it a unique and flavorful twist.


Mercy Munduruy
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This pesto is so easy to make and so versatile. I've used it on pasta, chicken, and even pizza. It's always a hit.


Dean Cosmic
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I'm not a big fan of mustard greens, but this pesto is delicious! The roasted garlic and pecorino romano cheese really balance out the flavor of the greens.


Meshack Pasco
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This is a fantastic recipe. I've made it several times now, and it always turns out great. I love the combination of mustard greens, roasted garlic, and pecorino romano cheese.


mian nasir
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I made this pesto last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. We had it with pasta, and it was also great on grilled chicken.


Joel Boakye
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This pesto is amazing! So easy to make, and so delicious. I love the roasted garlic - it adds a lovely depth of flavor.