Leek and Basil Pesto

This is a great way to utilize the dark green parts of the leek that are often thrown away. The pesto can be frozen and is used like any other pesto, for example, with pasta.

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You will need

Olive oil for frying

1 cup of soft-fried leek leaves (around 2 cups of raw leaves)

¼ - ½ cup of water

¾ cup of fresh basil

5 tablespoons pine nuts

1 teaspoon of balsamic vinegar

1 teaspoon of honey

1 ¼ cup of grated Parmesan cheese

¾ cup of olive oil

1 teaspoon of kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

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How to make it