Radish-leaf Pesto

This very tasty pesto made a super simple addition to some grilled chicken wraps. There was so much leaf left after cleaning - and eating - the radishes that I wanted to find a way to use them up, instead of putting them in the compost.

The well washed leaves of five freshly picked radishes, two cloves of garlic, some cashews and almonds (because that is what I had in the house and pine nuts repeat on me) were all put into a tall jug. I added a small amount of grated cheese, it was a mature cheddar, again because that was what I had, salt, pepper, lemon juice from a bottle and a big glug of olive oil. This was blitzed with a stick blender until I was happy with the texture. I left it quite thick like a dip or spread rather than a dressing. It was earthy with a good kick of heat from the garlic. I might blanch the garlic a little next time and it was a little harsh in its raw form.

Mood: happy that I am safe from vampires