Veg box star ROCKET

Anyone who's grown rocket will know its name is apt - when in season, it's abundant, so this recipe can easily be doubled if you have a glut

- SAMUEL GOLDSMITH

Rocket pesto

MAKES 1 small jar (about 325g) PREP 5 mins COOK 3 mins EASY V

45g walnuts

90g rocket

45g parmesan or vegetarian alternative

1 garlic clove

150ml olive oil, plus

1 tbsp 1 lemon, zested and juiced

1 Toast the walnuts in a dry frying pan over a medium heat for 2-3 mins until lightly golden. Leave to cool for a few minutes, then put in a food processor or pestle and mortar with the rocket, parmesan, garlic, 150ml olive oil and the lemon zest and juice. Season well.