Fennel Frond Pesto

Recipe: 
Fennel Fronds. What gives? We all eat the sweet licorice bulbs but what about those gorgeous green tops? EAT THEM!! Yay! I use them like celery in soups and simmers. They also make an awesome pesto. A kind soul at the Royal Oak market passed me this recipe and another kind soul passed me a sample. Both amazing. Since I misplaced the recipe handed to me at market, here is one retrieved from the infinite informational wealth of the the internet

Fennel Frond Pesto

Ingredients

• 1 cup toasted walnuts
• 3 cups loosely packed fennel fronds (probably about from  1 bulb)
• 1 lemon juiced
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 cup olive oil (plus extra)

Instructions

1. Toast the walnuts over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes, or until they start to turn a nice golden brown color. Set aside to cool.
   
2. Add the walnuts, fennel fronds, lemon juice, garlic and salt to a food processor. Add in half of the olive oil and pulse or blend until incorporated. Continue blending while slowly pouring in the rest of the olive oil and desired consistency is reached (you may need to add in a little more olive oil or water 1 tsp at a time if you prefer it thinner)
   
3. Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freeze for later use
   

Recipe NotesThis freezes really well. Just pop it in a small airtight container (I use mini mason jars for perfect portioning) and pop in the freezer until ready to use. Let thaw overnight in the fridge. 
Recipe from Whole Food Bellies