
Easy Asparagus Pesto
This bright, fresh, and versatile pesto is made with one of spring's first seasonal vegetables. Its easy, effortless, and quick preparation means more time to enjoy the flavors stuffed into endive leaves, as a dip with other veggies, or on crostini. The young asparagus used in this recipe is light in color, but if you want a darker pesto you can add a little parsley.
Servings 4 Serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 bunches asparagus
- ⅓ cup pine nuts, roughly chopped
- ⅓ cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped
- ¼ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated
- ¼ cup pecorino romano, grated
- Juice of half a lemon
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cut asparagus into 3-inch pieces, discarding the woody stem at the base of the vegetable. Toss all ingredients in a mixing bowl, then use a food processor to blend until a thick consistency is achieved. Stir in pepper to taste. Serve with preferred garnish and enjoy!





