Presto! Celery Leaf Pesto

Ingredients

Leaves of 1 bunch celery (about 1 heaping cup)

1/8 cup pine nuts (or pepitas, shelled pumpkin seeds)

2 small garlic cloves (or 1 large)

1/8 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/8 cup Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup olive oil

Serves: 4

Instructions

Wash your hands with soap and water, then gather all your kitchen gear and ingredients and put them on a clean counter.

Put celery leaves, nuts, garlic, salt, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese into a food processor or blender and blend while slowly adding olive oil.

Mix well until blended.

Serve it mixed into pasta or to top an egg frittata, spread it on toasted bread with a slice of tomato or on a sandwich with avocado, cucumber slices and arugula.