Name: Radicchio Pesto
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Italian

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July 15, 2025

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Radicchio is a bitter leafy chicory that’s known for it’s vibrant purple leaves — similar to the color of a red wine — that are veined with contrasting white streaks. The bitterness is often mixed with sweet citrus for salads, when eaten raw, which was the flavor inspiration for this Radicchio Pesto.

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Radicchio Pesto

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WarningMilk and 3 other allergens identified

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Instructions

Add toasted walnuts and garlic to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse 5 to 7 times, until the walnuts are finely chopped. Add radicchio to the bowl, and run on low for about 10 to 15 seconds.

Scrape down sides and add orange zest, orange juice, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Pulse a few times until combined.

With the food processor running on low, slowly drizzle the olive oil into the top until all is combined. Stop and scrape down sides. Pulse a few times to ensure everything is evenly mixed.

Taste and adjust seasoning, as needed. You might need a few extra pinches of salt to cut down on the bitterness. An additional tablespoon of freshly squeezed orange juice can be added, too.

Use immediately or store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator, up to 4 days, until ready to use.

Serving suggestion: Toss a few heaping tablespoons with some cooked spaghetti and serve with extra parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes to garnish.

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Hi, I’m Reed Dunn, the home cook, food blogger and photographer behind Pesto & Potatoes. This is where I share fresh, seasonal plant-based and pescatarian recipes to inspire you in the kitchen and make answering “what’s for dinner?” a little easier.