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)