Spindrift and Eater at the Brooklyn Grange Navy Yard

Pedal Powered Cilantro-Pumpkin Seed Pesto (V)

  • 2 cups cilantro leaves, packed

  • ¼  cup mint leaves

  • ½  cup spinach leaves

  • ¼ cup pistachios 

  • ¾  cup roasted pumpkin seeds

  • 2 small garlic cloves, mortar and pestle with 1 teaspoon salt, lemon juice 

  • ½  cup olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

  • Small piece of roasted arbol chili

  • Salt, olive oil, extra citrus juice to taste

Pedal Powered “Ratatouille” Dip

  • ½  cup roasted eggplant  

  • ½ cup roasted summer squash (yellow patty pans)

  • ½ cup roasted red peppers

  • ½ cup roasted cherry tomatoes

  • 2 small garlic cloves, roasted 

  • ¼  cup sweated onions

  • ½ cup cannellini beans

  • juice of lemon/ salt, pepper to taste

  • Olive oil to taste

  • Basil, thyme and oregano

  • Small piece of roasted arbol chili


    Build Any Pesto

    • Umami (garlic+salt and acid)

    • Acid (lemon or citrus or vinegar) 

    • Herbaceous (herbs and greens)  

    • Body/Sweet (nuts, seeds)  

    • Emulsifier/Oil (flavor too) 


Dips/PestoKate ZuckermanTime Out, Vox media, SpindriftComment