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Beet Greens and Pecan Pesto

Pesto is easy to make, and can be inexpensive too!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dip

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups beet greens stems removed
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup toasted pecans
  • 3 Tbsp. nutritional yeast or parmesan
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2-3 Tbsp. olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Place beet greens, garlic, pecans, and salt & pepper in a food processor. Pulse until well combined. With the processor running, stream in olive oil until pesto thoroughly pureed. Add nutritional yeast (or parmesan) and puree for 30 seconds. Serve immediately or store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.