Ramp Pesto

Name: Ramp Pesto
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 (4 ounce) bunch ramps; 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted; 1/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino, or more to taste; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; Sea salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1/4 to 1/2 cup olive oil, divided; plus more as needed

A fresh take on traditional Italian pesto, this recipe highlights the unique garlic-scented flavor of seasonal ramp leaves and bulbs.

⭐ 4.7 (3 reviews) Prep: 5 minCook: 5 minTotal: 10 minYields: 12 servings

Category Tags:

Snack Condiment

Cuisine Tags:

American

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Instructions

Combine ramp leaves and bulbs, walnuts, pecorino, and lemon juice in a food processor, then pulse until coarsely chopped.
While the processor is running, slowly add 1/4 cup olive oil for a thick pesto or the remaining 1/4 cup for a thinner consistency, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve the ramp pesto with hot pasta, mashed potatoes, vinaigrette, or as a cheeseboard accompaniment.