1 bunch
dandelion (about 1 pound or 6 cups packed)
1 cup
sunflower oil
3
cloves garlic, sliced
1 teaspoon
sea salt
1 teaspoon
freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup
pre soaked sunflower seeds
Directions
Clean, wash and slice dandelions into 1-inch pieces.
Heat 1 cup oil, add sliced garlic and fry for 30 seconds when you smell garlic aroma add dandelions and cook 5-6 minutes, season with salt and black pepper.
Take off the stove and cool to room temperature.
Place into food processor and process 20-30 seconds, add sunflower seeds (soaked for 30-40 minutes in hot water) and process till you get the texture you like. Don’t pure completely.
Pesto can be served on crostini, vegetable, with rice or pasta.
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