My friend, today I want to introduce you to an easy and quick recipe that will surprise you: radicchio pesto! It’s an original variation of the classic pesto, perfect for adding an unexpected touch to your dishes.
If you love slightly bitter and rustic flavors, this pesto will win you over at the first taste.😊
Preparing this quick radicchio pesto is really simple: wash the radicchio, dry it well, and chop it into large pieces. Then mix everything in a blender with garlic, walnuts, pine nuts, grated cheese, a pinch of salt, and extra virgin olive oil. In a few minutes, you’ll have a creamy, fragrant, and super versatile sauce ready.
Homemade radicchio pesto is perfect for seasoning pasta, spreading on crostini, enriching risottos, or adding character to a gourmet sandwich. It’s a vegetarian recipe, full of flavor, and ideal for those looking for an alternative to the classic Genoese pesto.
In short, it’s one of those smart recipes that you can prepare in a flash and make a great impression.
If you have a head of radicchio in the fridge and don’t know how to use it, this is the perfect solution!
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- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: No cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons, Fall, Winter, and Spring
Ingredients
RADICCHIO PESTO
- 7 oz radicchio
- 1 garlic
- 3.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1.5 oz walnuts
- 1.5 oz pine nuts
- 3.5 tbsp grated cheese
- to taste salt
Tools
- 1 Chopper bosch chopper
- 1 Cutting Board cutting board
Steps
Start by washing the radicchio leaves, removing the outer ones, and cutting off the final core.
Dry them, cut into pieces, and place in a blender.
Add walnuts, pine nuts, garlic, salt, and blend.
Add the Parmesan and extra virgin olive oil and blend again until you obtain a thick and creamy pesto.
The radicchio pesto is ready!
