Ramps & Kale Pesto

Before the ramps, or wild leeks, season comes to an end, we wanted to share this tasty pesto recipe.  Made from ramps and kale, this easy pesto offers a delicious way to dress up quinoa, whole wheat pasta, brown rice, farro, or even a slice of toast.  In addition to having a pleasant yet pungent garlicky flavor, ramps are loaded with vitamins A and C, as well the minerals selenium and chromium.  Kale is an exceptional source of vitamins K, A, and C.  It’s also rich in organosulfur compounds, which have been linked to cancer prevention.  You might want to throw some toasted walnuts into the pesto, reinforcing it with nutritious omega-3 fatty acids.

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