Lovage pesto
This homemade lovage pesto is a simple and delicious way to use up fresh lovage while adding incredible flavor to your meals!
Equipment
- frying pan
- food processor
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh lovage leaves
- 3 tablespoon parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- 3 tablespoon pine nuts
- 1 clove garlic (optional)
- 3 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
Instructions
- Toast the pine nuts in a dry frying pan. Shake them frequently and stay with them as they burn quickly. Let them cool.
- Put all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until you have a smooth pesto. You may need to add some additional olive oil to get the desired consistency.
- Give the pesto a taste and use fresh ground black pepper to season the pesto.
Notes
No waste tip: don't throw out the lovage stems. You can use them to give homemade broth a lot of flavor.
Is the taste of lovage to intense for you? Try replacing part of the lovage with fresh basil. You can also add lemon zest for a tangy touch or add in more nuts to soften the intensity.
This portion is enough to serve as a pasta-sauce for 4 people.