Rocket Pesto

Rocket Pesto

This versatile sauce can be served over pasta or as a dip with crudités. Explore variations on the recipe by substituting different greens, such as basil, carrot tops, spinach, etc.

Makes 480 ml (16 servings)
Total Time 10 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Container Low-Profile 2.0-litre Container

Ingredients

  • 180 ml olive oil, extra virgin
  • 60 g  rocket leaves 
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 40 g  baby spinach
  • 85 g pine nuts, toasted
  • 110 g grated Parmesan cheese, or nutritional yeast
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed, and secure the lid.
  2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to Variable 6.
  3. Blend for 15 seconds, using tamper to push ingredients toward the blade.

    Notes

    Using lower speed will allow for you to gain the exact texture you are looking for. If avoiding oils use a mixture of water and lemon juice to create this unique sauce.


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