Matariki is a time to celebrate all things Aotearoa; relax, think, and kōrero about what the coming year can bring. It’s best to do this around a tableful of food I find : )

It’s a great opportunity to focus on ingredients that are locally grown and I just love this peppery pesto made with watercress and NZ-grown pine nuts.



Ingredients

A few big handfuls fresh watercress, washed

¼ cup pine nuts – use Pinoli which are grown in NZ!

30-50g grated parmesan

Juice from one lemon

¼ teaspoon sea salt

¼- ½ cup olive oil



Method
 Use a food processor to blend together watercress, pine nuts, parmesan, lemon juice and salt. Drizzle in the olive oil until you have a chunky sauce consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning.
 Use this on grilled mussels, lamb chops, stirred through pasta or on a beautiful baked kūmara!



Notes:

Can sub pine nuts for almonds or walnuts.



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Matariki is a time to celebrate all things Aotearoa; relax, think, and kōrero about what the coming year can bring. It’s best to do this around a tableful of food I find : ) 
It’s a great opportunity to focus on ingredients that are locally grown and I just love this peppery pesto made with watercress and NZ-grown pine nuts. 
 
Ingredients
A few big handfuls fresh watercress, washed 
¼ cup pine nuts – use Pinoli which are grown in NZ! 
30-50g grated parmesan 
Juice from one lemon 
¼ teaspoon sea salt 
¼- ½ cup olive oil 
 
Method
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<li> Use a food processor to blend together watercress, pine nuts, parmesan, lemon juice and salt. Drizzle in the olive oil until you have a chunky sauce consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning.</li>
<li> Use this on grilled mussels, lamb chops, stirred through pasta or on a beautiful baked kūmara!</li>
</ol>
 
Notes: 
Can sub pine nuts for almonds or walnuts.
 
LISTEN ABOVE

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