Wild Garlic Pesto

This variation of classic Italian pesto has rapidly gained popularity in Germany.

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons grated parmesan or favorite artisan cheese
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1/4 cup cold-pressed rapeseed oil (Rapsöl, or canola oil)
3 oz. wild garlic (Bärlauch)
salt, pepper

Preparation:

Thoroughly rinse wild garlic leaves, drain well and chop coarsely. Add the leaves, the oil, pine nuts and cheese to a mixer or food processor and mix until the ingredients come together in a smooth paste. Season to taste with salt and pepper.