Beetroot Leaf Pesto

Beetroot Leaf Pesto

Beetroot leaves are very nutritious, being a great source of both Vitamin A and K. Give them a quick blanche and then mix with basil, a garlic clove, pine nuts, olive oil and a pinch of salt to make a mild and delicious pesto.

Ingredients (makes about 2.5 dl)

1 litre beet top greens (the green leaves from appx. 2 bunches of beets) 
1 dl almonds, chopped
0.5 dl Parmesan cheese, grated
1 garlic clove, peeled 
½ lemon, the juice 
1 dl olive oil

Salt 

To serve:
Freshly cooked pasta
Grated Parmesan cheese