Seaweed Pesto (Laverbread Pesto)
Seaweed Pesto is made with Laverbread, parmesan, walnuts, olive oil and a little sea salt and white pepper. A pesto that packs a punch in flavour and an ocean of nutrition.
PLEASE NOTE ALL FRESH FROZEN PRODUCTS CAN ONLY BE SHIPPED VIA OUR EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICE AND EXPRESS DELIVERY CHARGES WILL APPLY
*FROZEN PRODUCT* Shipped frozen - Keep in fridge and use within 10 days of receipt
Ingredients: Laverbread, Parmesan, walnuts, olive oil and a little sea salt and white pepper.
Allergens: Walnuts, Parmesan (dairy). Cannot guarantee crustacean and mollusc free.
Storage: Keep in fridge and use within 10 days of receipt.
What is it?
Despite its name, Laverbread is not a type of bread at all, it is a puree which is made from laver seaweed that has been slowly simmered for several hours. Laverbread is the cooked version of ‘laver’ – porphyra seaweed – a diaphanous red algae found abundantly along Wales’s rocky coastline.
This laver seaweed is hand gathered in a sustainable manner from the UK coastline and then washed several times to remove all the sand, molluscs, and any crustaceans. It is then slowly cooked for several hours before being blended into a gluey puree.
We then mix the laverbread with freshly grated parmesan, crushed walnuts a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and seasoned with Sea Salt and white pepper.
It is then jarred, sealed and frozen to preserve the freshness.
What does it taste like?
Laverbread has this innate ability to make everything taste good. Maybe it’s what the Japanese call "Unami” which means "essence of deliciousness".
It has an olive marine flavour which pairs beautifully with the walnuts, parmesan, and olive oil. It’s a natural fit and a jar full of textured umaminess. It is also a great first step in trying laverbread for the first time if you are feeling a little unsure about the whole thing.
Nutritional Information
Laverbread is rich in potassium, manganese, iron, calcium, and protein. The level of protein is the highest of all the seaweeds and said it can be between 30-50% protein. The Pembrokeshire Food Company team found this percentage staggering and didn't quite believe it so they sent a sample of dried laver to the labs every month for a year to monitor protein levels and how they change according to the seasons: on average per 100g sample, dried laver holds 35% protein, meaning that gram for gram, Laver contains more protein than chicken.
In addition, Laverbread is a powerhouse of vitamins and amino acids and has particularly high concentrations of Vitamin A, B2, B9, and C. Amino acids are essential for muscle development and strength. Vitamin A is important for the immune system and helps support bone health and eye health. Vitamin B9 is important in red blood cell formation and healthy cell growth. Vitamin C helps boost antioxidant levels, lower blood pressure and helps the body repair itself.
How to use it?
Simply use it as you would with normal pesto. A kitchen saviour when looking for a quick meal option in the evening by simply mixing it with freshly cooked pasta and maybe add some spinach, watercress, a spoonful of crème fraiche and handful of parmesan. It also lends itself wonderful to a creamy courgette and lemon risotto, simply add the jar of seaweed pesto towards the end of cooking. For a great dip, simply add the jar of seaweed pesto to a pack of cream cheese, a squeeze of lemon and little olive oil, a little mix and serve with a healthy array of crudités such as carrot, cucumber, fennel, baby corn, asparagus spears. To make a sublime lasagne, simple add a jar under the top layer of pasta and then sauce and cheese on top and bake away.
Seaweed Pesto is made with Laverbread, parmesan, walnuts, olive oil and a little sea salt and white pepper. A pesto that packs a punch in flavour and an ocean of nutrition.
PLEASE NOTE ALL FRESH FROZEN PRODUCTS CAN ONLY BE SHIPPED VIA OUR EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICE AND EXPRESS DELIVERY CHARGES WILL APPLY
*FROZEN PRODUCT* Shipped frozen - Keep in fridge and use within 10 days of receipt
Ingredients: Laverbread, Parmesan, walnuts, olive oil and a little sea salt and white pepper.
Allergens: Walnuts, Parmesan (dairy). Cannot guarantee crustacean and mollusc free.
Storage: Keep in fridge and use within 10 days of receipt.
What is it?
Despite its name, Laverbread is not a type of bread at all, it is a puree which is made from laver seaweed that has been slowly simmered for several hours. Laverbread is the cooked version of ‘laver’ – porphyra seaweed – a diaphanous red algae found abundantly along Wales’s rocky coastline.
This laver seaweed is hand gathered in a sustainable manner from the UK coastline and then washed several times to remove all the sand, molluscs, and any crustaceans. It is then slowly cooked for several hours before being blended into a gluey puree.
We then mix the laverbread with freshly grated parmesan, crushed walnuts a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and seasoned with Sea Salt and white pepper.
It is then jarred, sealed and frozen to preserve the freshness.
What does it taste like?
Laverbread has this innate ability to make everything taste good. Maybe it’s what the Japanese call "Unami” which means "essence of deliciousness".
It has an olive marine flavour which pairs beautifully with the walnuts, parmesan, and olive oil. It’s a natural fit and a jar full of textured umaminess. It is also a great first step in trying laverbread for the first time if you are feeling a little unsure about the whole thing.
Nutritional Information
Laverbread is rich in potassium, manganese, iron, calcium, and protein. The level of protein is the highest of all the seaweeds and said it can be between 30-50% protein. The Pembrokeshire Food Company team found this percentage staggering and didn't quite believe it so they sent a sample of dried laver to the labs every month for a year to monitor protein levels and how they change according to the seasons: on average per 100g sample, dried laver holds 35% protein, meaning that gram for gram, Laver contains more protein than chicken.
In addition, Laverbread is a powerhouse of vitamins and amino acids and has particularly high concentrations of Vitamin A, B2, B9, and C. Amino acids are essential for muscle development and strength. Vitamin A is important for the immune system and helps support bone health and eye health. Vitamin B9 is important in red blood cell formation and healthy cell growth. Vitamin C helps boost antioxidant levels, lower blood pressure and helps the body repair itself.
How to use it?
Simply use it as you would with normal pesto. A kitchen saviour when looking for a quick meal option in the evening by simply mixing it with freshly cooked pasta and maybe add some spinach, watercress, a spoonful of crème fraiche and handful of parmesan. It also lends itself wonderful to a creamy courgette and lemon risotto, simply add the jar of seaweed pesto towards the end of cooking. For a great dip, simply add the jar of seaweed pesto to a pack of cream cheese, a squeeze of lemon and little olive oil, a little mix and serve with a healthy array of crudités such as carrot, cucumber, fennel, baby corn, asparagus spears. To make a sublime lasagne, simple add a jar under the top layer of pasta and then sauce and cheese on top and bake away.
Seaweed Pesto is made with Laverbread, parmesan, walnuts, olive oil and a little sea salt and white pepper. A pesto that packs a punch in flavour and an ocean of nutrition.
PLEASE NOTE ALL FRESH FROZEN PRODUCTS CAN ONLY BE SHIPPED VIA OUR EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICE AND EXPRESS DELIVERY CHARGES WILL APPLY
*FROZEN PRODUCT* Shipped frozen - Keep in fridge and use within 10 days of receipt
Ingredients: Laverbread, Parmesan, walnuts, olive oil and a little sea salt and white pepper.
Allergens: Walnuts, Parmesan (dairy). Cannot guarantee crustacean and mollusc free.
Storage: Keep in fridge and use within 10 days of receipt.
What is it?
Despite its name, Laverbread is not a type of bread at all, it is a puree which is made from laver seaweed that has been slowly simmered for several hours. Laverbread is the cooked version of ‘laver’ – porphyra seaweed – a diaphanous red algae found abundantly along Wales’s rocky coastline.
This laver seaweed is hand gathered in a sustainable manner from the UK coastline and then washed several times to remove all the sand, molluscs, and any crustaceans. It is then slowly cooked for several hours before being blended into a gluey puree.
We then mix the laverbread with freshly grated parmesan, crushed walnuts a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and seasoned with Sea Salt and white pepper.
It is then jarred, sealed and frozen to preserve the freshness.
What does it taste like?
Laverbread has this innate ability to make everything taste good. Maybe it’s what the Japanese call "Unami” which means "essence of deliciousness".
It has an olive marine flavour which pairs beautifully with the walnuts, parmesan, and olive oil. It’s a natural fit and a jar full of textured umaminess. It is also a great first step in trying laverbread for the first time if you are feeling a little unsure about the whole thing.
Nutritional Information
Laverbread is rich in potassium, manganese, iron, calcium, and protein. The level of protein is the highest of all the seaweeds and said it can be between 30-50% protein. The Pembrokeshire Food Company team found this percentage staggering and didn't quite believe it so they sent a sample of dried laver to the labs every month for a year to monitor protein levels and how they change according to the seasons: on average per 100g sample, dried laver holds 35% protein, meaning that gram for gram, Laver contains more protein than chicken.
In addition, Laverbread is a powerhouse of vitamins and amino acids and has particularly high concentrations of Vitamin A, B2, B9, and C. Amino acids are essential for muscle development and strength. Vitamin A is important for the immune system and helps support bone health and eye health. Vitamin B9 is important in red blood cell formation and healthy cell growth. Vitamin C helps boost antioxidant levels, lower blood pressure and helps the body repair itself.
How to use it?
Simply use it as you would with normal pesto. A kitchen saviour when looking for a quick meal option in the evening by simply mixing it with freshly cooked pasta and maybe add some spinach, watercress, a spoonful of crème fraiche and handful of parmesan. It also lends itself wonderful to a creamy courgette and lemon risotto, simply add the jar of seaweed pesto towards the end of cooking. For a great dip, simply add the jar of seaweed pesto to a pack of cream cheese, a squeeze of lemon and little olive oil, a little mix and serve with a healthy array of crudités such as carrot, cucumber, fennel, baby corn, asparagus spears. To make a sublime lasagne, simple add a jar under the top layer of pasta and then sauce and cheese on top and bake away.