Sauteed Green Onion Pesto (Scallion Pesto)
Green onion pesto is a fun twist on traditional pesto. It has a mellow onion flavor and is great on everything from pasta to cooked protein, pizza, bowls, or as a dipping sauce for crusty bread. This fresh pesto recipe is dairy free and nut free.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups chopped green onions dark green and light green parts only
- 2 garlic cloves sliced
- ¾ cup fresh basil leaves
- ¼ cup hemp seeds
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- zest of 1 medium lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice plus more to taste
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil.
- Once hot, add in the green onions. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. They're done when they have a bit of golden brown color and have softened while still retaining their vibrant green color. Add the sliced garlic and cook for 30 seconds to minimize the bitter harsh taste.
- Add the sauteed green onions, garlic cloves, and the rest of the pesto ingredients to the bowl of a food processor fitted with the S-blade attachment. Season to taste with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Notes
Makes ¾ cup of pesto.
See the blog post for helpful tips, storage, step-by-step pictures, and serving ideas.