River Cottage Sorrel Pesto With Goat’s Cheese

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 0

River Cottage Sorrel Pesto With Goat's Cheese recipe for your lunch

by The Chefin Pesto

Prep

10 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

188

Sugar

Fat

19g

The River Cottage Sorrel Pesto With Goat's Cheese is a delicious pesto recipe that is perfect for adding flavour to any dish. Sorrel and goat’s cheese complement each other perfectly in this recipe. The nuttiness of the pine nuts and the richness of the olive oil round off the flavours perfectly. It is versatile and can be used as a dip, spread, or dressing. The recipe is quick and easy to make, and the pesto can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the grill to its highest setting.
2.	In a frying pan over medium heat, toast the pine nuts until golden, then add the garlic and fry for a few seconds until fragrant.
3.	Rinse and dry the sorrel and parsley, removing the thick stalks, and then chop them finely. Combine the herbs, pine nuts, garlic, and a pinch of sea salt in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
4.	With the motor running, slowly pour in the extra virgin olive oil and pulse until you have a smooth paste. Stir in the grated goat's cheese.
5.	Serve immediately over grilled meats, pasta, or fresh bread, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

PROS

This River Cottage Sorrel Pesto With Goat’s Cheese is a quick and easy way to add flavour to any dish.

The pesto is versatile and can be used on various dishes.

It can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week, making it ideal for meal prepping.

CONS

This pesto recipe contains pine nuts which may be an allergen for some people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This pesto recipe uses sorrel, which has a high level of vitamin C and iron. Both these nutrients are important for maintaining a healthy immune system and providing energy in the body.
Goat’s cheese is high in protein and calcium, making it a great addition to any diet.

	2 tablespoons pine nuts
	1 small garlic clove , peeled and crushed
	young sorrel
	flat leaf parsley , stalks removed
	sea salt
	6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
	30 g hard goat 's cheese , grated