07/10/2026
Herbal Pesto
My family loves pesto and although it’s traditionally made with basil one way I can sneak extra vitamins and minerals into pesto is by utilizing some of the nutritious w**ds that I am constantly controlling in my yard and garden.
Lambs quarter is an invasive w**d that grows everywhere. I see it in parking lots and along highways. The branching plant can grow up to 5 feet tall and has leaves that resemble a goosefoot. The leaves, flowers, and seeds, are all edible and are high in Vitamins A, C, K, and B6 and Minerals such as magnesium, iron, zinc, manganese, and potassium.
Grab yourself a good foraging book to ensure you have identified any w**ds that you utilize We use Peterson’s Field Guide for Medicinal plants.
Purslane
Purslane is a common w**d. You’ve likely seen the plant growing in cracks of side walks and barren parking lots. This amazing and prolific plant is the highest plant source of omega-3 fatty acid. It is also rich in vitamin C, beta carotene, manganese, and potassium.
Recipe:
2-4 crushed cloves of garlic
1/2 cup Olive Oil
2-3 cups herbs / greens (basil, kale, lambs quarters, purslane, dandelion)
1/4 -1/2 cup Parmesan / pecorino cheese
Salt to taste
Lemon juice to taste
1/4 cup pine nuts
