Zero-Waste Beet Greens Pesto Flatbread

Difficulty: Medium | Serves: 2-3

Don’t toss those vibrant beet greens! They’re packed with nutrients and can be transformed into a flavorful pesto that pairs perfectly with a crispy homemade flatbread. This recipe Beet Greens Pesto Flatbread is a delicious way to embrace sustainable cooking while creating something truly unique.

Ingredients For Beet Greens Pesto Flatbread

For the Beet Greens Pesto:

☑2 cups beet greens, washed and chopped

☑1/4 cup olive oil

☑1/4 cup walnuts (or sunflower seeds)

☑2 tablespoons🥄grated Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for a vegan option)

☑2 cloves garlic, peeled

☑1 tablespoon🥄lemon juice

☑Salt and pepper, to taste

🥪For the Flatbread:

☑1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat)

☑1/2 cup water

☑2 tablespoons🥄 olive oil

☑1/2 teaspoon🥄 salt

♨Optional ToppingsFor Beet Greens Pesto Flatbread

❕Sliced cherry tomatoes

❕Crumbled feta or goat cheese

❕Fresh herbs (basil or parsley)

Cooking StepsFor Beet Greens Pesto Flatbread

• 🥧Make the Pesto
• In a blender or food processor, combine beet greens, olive oil, walnuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth, and season with salt and pepper.
• 🥧Prepare the Flatbread Dough
  In a mixing bowl, combine flour, water, olive oil, and salt. Mix until a dough forms. Knead for 5 minutes, then let it rest for 10 minutes.
• 🥧Cook the Flatbread
  Divide the dough into smaller portions and roll each one out thinly. Cook on a hot skillet or griddle for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly golden and puffed.
• 🥧Assemble the Flatbread
  Spread the beet greens pesto over the cooked flatbread. Top with sliced cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta or goat cheese, and fresh herbs.
• 🥧Serve and Enjoy
  Slice the flatbread into pieces and serve warm as a main dish, appetizer, or snack.”A flatbread that’s as flavorful as it is sustainable! 🌿 This Zero-Waste Beet Greens Pesto Flatbread is a delicious way to reduce waste and create something gourmet in your kitchen. Every leaf counts!”

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