Creamy Dreamy Chickweed Machine-Y Spread
Power up your snacks with this nutrient-packed umami spread for crackers, sandwiches, pasta, and more.
Frugal Forager’s Chickweed Pesto
This pesto-ish formula skips cheese and uses whatever nuts you have on hand.
Ingredients
SERVINGS: 2 Cup(s)
- Several cups fresh chickweed, washed and drained
- 1 cup nuts of your choice, such as walnuts
- 1–2 cloves garlic, minced
- Several pours (tablespoons) oil (olive recommended)
- Several squeezes citrus (lemon or lime) juice or a few teaspoons vinegar
- Few pinches salt
Preparation
Combine all the ingredients in a food processor.
Adjust proportions of each as you wish. More chickweed results in a greener, wetter paste. Balance proportions of oil to vinegar at a 2:1 ratio. Add more oil if you wish to freeze for winter.
Originally published in Issue No. 23, Spring 2022
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