harvest | rocket
By MANDY SINCLAIR
Storage:
Rocket is best picked just before using, however if you do need to store rinse well and place in a plastic resealable bag. Refrigerate for up to 3-4 days.
What to do with glut
- Preserve
Rocket & pine nut pesto
Wash and dry 1 bunch of rocket. Place in a food processor with ¾ cup of grated parmesan, ¼ cup toasted pine nuts and 1 chopped garlic clove. Process until finely chopped. Season well, add ¼ cup of extra virgin olive oil and process until smooth. Transfer to a sterilized jar, cover the surface with a little extra oil and seal. Store refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
Use as a spread on bruschetta or as a sauce for pasta or gnocchi.
Makes 2 cups
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16Dec
Yum! I make this quite often but with walnuts instead (a little less expensive than pine nuts) and match it with a divine pasta from my local deli – Passion Pasta ‘Chicken & Wild Mushroom Tortellini’ – and a few cherry tomatoes from the garden. Such a quick n easy meal – Divine!