Ramp Pesto by Allen Neighborhood Center

Ingredients

OPTION ONE 1 bunch of Veggie Box ramps 1 garlic clove 1/4 cup walnuts (toasted) 1/3 cup olive oil (you kind of have to eyeball it) 1/3 cup grated parmigiano reggiano cheese sea salt pepper a squirt of lemon OPTION TWO (w/green garlic) 1 bunch of Veggie Box ramps 1/2 of Veggie Box green garlic (white and light green parts) 1/4 cup walnuts (toasted) 1/3 cup olive oil (you kind of have to eyeball it) 1/3 cup grated parmigiano reggiano cheese (also eyeball it?) sea salt pepper a squirt of lemon

Instructions

OPTION ONE
If you are using a food processor, add everything but the oil and pulse to combine. Then, turn the motor on the processor and drizzle in the olive oil. Be careful not to let the mixture become a smooth paste!

OPTION TWO
In a food processor, add everything but the oil and pulse to combine. Then, turn the motor on the processor and drizzle in the olive oil. Be careful not to let the mixture become a smooth paste! If you are planning on freezing the pesto to store for later use, make sure to quickly sautee the ramps before adding to the food processor.