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Nici Wickes: Matariki Watercress Pesto

Author
Nici Wickes,
Publish Date
Sat, 15 Jul 2023, 10:01am
Photo / NZ Herald
Photo / NZ Herald

Nici Wickes: Matariki Watercress Pesto

Author
Nici Wickes,
Publish Date
Sat, 15 Jul 2023, 10:01am

Matariki is a time to celebrate all things Aotearoa; relax, think, and kōrero about what the coming year can bring. It’s best to do this around a tableful of food I find : ) 

It’s a great opportunity to focus on ingredients that are locally grown and I just love this peppery pesto made with watercress and NZ-grown pine nuts. 

 

Ingredients

A few big handfuls fresh watercress, washed 

¼ cup pine nuts – use Pinoli which are grown in NZ! 

30-50g grated parmesan 

Juice from one lemon 

¼ teaspoon sea salt 

¼- ½ cup olive oil 

 

Method

  1. Use a food processor to blend together watercress, pine nuts, parmesan, lemon juice and salt. Drizzle in the olive oil until you have a chunky sauce consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  2. Use this on grilled mussels, lamb chops, stirred through pasta or on a beautiful baked kūmara!

 

Notes: 

Can sub pine nuts for almonds or walnuts.

 

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