As I stood out in my garden, I wondered, what am I going to do with all of these greens??? Here’s what I came up with. and as the taste test confirmed…

…pesto isn’t just about basil. This was amazing!

Lemon Thyme, Chive and Spinach Pesto

Yields about 1 cup

Ingredients:

• 1 cup fresh spinach
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon thyme
• 1/2 cup fresh cut chives or garlic chives
• 2 tablespoons grated pecorino romano cheese
• 1/2 cup shelled pistachios
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• Salt
• Pepper

Directions:

1. Combine spinach, thyme, chives, and pecorino cheese  in a food processor. Pulse until mixture is finely chopped and combined. Add pistachios and pulse a few times
2. Slowly stream in olive oil with food processor running.
3. Season to taste with salt and pepper.