Pick one (or the suggested amount) from each column.
| Greens | Oil | Cheese | Nuts/Seeds | Flavor Boosters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 cups, tightly packed. Choose 1–2 | ½ cup. Choose 1 | ¾ cup grated. Choose 1 | ⅓ cup. Choose 1 | To taste. Choose 1–3 |
| Basil, parsley, arugula, radish greens, carrot tops, fennel fronds, spinach, cilantro, kale, mint, sage | Olive oil, avocado oil, walnut oil, peanut oil, vegetable oil, hazelnut oil, sesame oil (1 tbsp max) | Parmesan, pecorino romano, manchego, asiago, sharp cheddar, aged gouda, nutritional yeast (cut down to ⅓ cup) | Pine nuts, walnuts, pistachios, pumpkin seeds, almonds, pecans, cashews, hazelnuts, sunflower seeds | Garlic cloves, shallot, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, lemon zest, miso paste, garlic powder, vinegar |
Inspiration:
| Combo | Greens | Oil | Cheese | Nuts | Boosters |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Genovese | Basil | Olive oil | Parmesan | Pine nuts | Garlic cloves, lemon juice |
| Rich Winter | Kale, carrot tops | Walnut oil | Aged gouda | Pecans | Shallot, vinegar, red pepper flakes |
| Spring Greens | Arugula, radish greens | Vegetable oil | Manchego | Pistachios | Lemon zest, garlic cloves, miso paste |
| Asian Inspired | Cilantro, basil | Avocado oil, sesame oil | Nutritional yeast | Cashews | Shallot, red pepper flakes |
Method
- In a blender, food processor, or with mortar and pestle, crush or blend cheese, nuts, and flavor boosters together.
- Add greens and crush or blend until mostly broken down.
- Slowly stream in oil until the mixture becomes smooth.