Green garlic is more mild than scapes or cloves and has that lovely green-tasting punch - the very essence of spring eating.
One of the greatest things about this time of year is my hubby’s renewed passion for all things BBQ! That little extra enthusiasm seems to add a new energy to mealtime preparation and gets me inspired to try new things.
Let’s face it, most men would be content to eat steak, a microwaved potato and a slice of tomato every night of the year. But if you want to dress up your man’s BBQ, give my version of Green Garlic Pesto a try!
Easy and beautiful in it’s simplicity, Green Garlic Pesto’s bright flavour is a perfect accompaniment to our pasture-raised beef.
Ingredients
4 - 6 stalks Green Garlic, roots trimmed, rough chopped
2 cups Spinach. You can also use any dark, leafy greens like radish or turnip greens, kale, or collards, chopped
Olive oil
Salt
Pepper
Small splash of wine vinegar or lemon juice
In a food processor, pulse young garlic until fine and drizzle a little olive oil to get it moving.
Add spinach, salt and pepper and process until pasty. Add a splash of vinegar or lemon (maybe a tsp)
Continue to slowly add enough oil to get a soft, spreadable consistency. That’s It!
I know, there are barely any measurements here! Thing is, this recipe is so versatile that you can do WHATEVER you like with it!
You can add any number of ingredients to suit your taste. Pine nuts or walnuts, pepitas (pumpkin seeds), parmesan cheese, a small jalapeno, or even avocado.
Add 1 cup of parsley for a chimichurri twist or basil if that’s your thing
Don't worry too much about the details, and start thinking about all the tasty ways you're going to use this amazing spread!
All options will add that Fresh-from-the-garden flavour to anything BBQ and more.
Think Meat! Like a Juicy MurrayHill T-bone or Ultimate Limo Burger
Kabobs of any sort and more! Pasta, potatoes, eggs, or homemade pizza or naan bread. Garlic toast, bagels, or toss into your favourite dressing or marinade!
Enjoy! And don’t be afraid to try new things!!
Feel free to check out our MurrayHill Online Market to see what’s in store this week!