How to make wild garlic pesto

Make the most of wild garlic with this fresh pesto – a springtime recipe that really celebrates this seasonal ingredient. Enjoy!

So make the most of this wonderful ingredient while it’s everywhere right now, with our easy step-by-step guide to making wild garlic pesto.

You'll need:

30g wild garlic

100g nuts, such as pine, almonds, hazelnuts

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

50g hard cheese, such as Parmesan, pecorino, Cheddar

½ a lemon

Pick and wash the leaves from the garlic, reserving the flowers for later.

Serve with a simple tomato salad, grilled meat or fish, on toasted bruschetta, or simply stirred through pasta – delicious!