Cooking with Wild Garlic: Easy & Flavorful Recipes to Try

It’s wild garlic season again! This aromatic wild herb adds a delicious flavor to many dishes and is packed with valuable nutrients. Whether in pesto, soup, or butter – these easy recipes will bring the fresh taste of spring straight to your kitchen.

Wild Garlic Recipes

Wild Garlic Pesto

Ingredients:

• 100 g fresh wild garlic

• 50 g Parmesan (or nutritional yeast for a vegan version)

• 50 g pine nuts or walnuts

• 100 ml olive oil

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Juice of half a lemon

Instructions:

1. Wash, dry, and roughly chop the wild garlic.

2. Blend with nuts, Parmesan, olive oil, and lemon juice until smooth.

3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4. Store in a clean jar and cover with a layer of olive oil for longer shelf life.

Wild Garlic Butter

Ingredients:

• 100 g soft butter (or vegan alternative)

• 50 g chopped wild garlic

• 1 tsp lemon juice

• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Mix the butter with chopped wild garlic.

2. Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper, and stir well.

3. Wrap in cling film and let it firm up in the fridge.

Wild Garlic Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp butter or oil

• 1 onion, chopped

• 500 ml vegetable broth

• 200 g potatoes, diced

• 100 g fresh wild garlic

• 100 ml cream or plant-based alternative

• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Sauté the onion in butter, add potatoes, and fry briefly.

2. Pour in broth and let simmer until potatoes are soft.

3. Add wild garlic and cream, blend, and season with salt & pepper.

Pickled Wild Garlic Buds

Ingredients:

• 100 g wild garlic buds and blossoms

• 200 ml apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar

• 200 ml water

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp sugar

• ½ tsp black peppercorns

• 1 bay leaf

Instructions:

1. Wash the wild garlic buds thoroughly and pat them dry.

2. In a saucepan, bring vinegar, water, salt, sugar, peppercorns, and the bay leaf to a boil.

3. Place the buds in a sterilized jar and pour the hot vinegar mixture over them.

4. Seal the jar tightly and let it infuse in a cool, dark place for at least a week.

5. Enjoy as a flavorful side or topping!

Wild garlic is not only a true sign of spring but also incredibly versatile in the kitchen. Try these wild garlic recipes and enjoy the bold, fresh taste of this seasonal herb – healthy, flavorful, and easy to prepare!