Clams In Moringa Pesto

• Moringa Pesto
• 2 pieces garlic
• 2 cups fresh malunggay
• 1/2 cup basil
• 1/2 cup sun flower seeds
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• Pinch salt to taste
• Pinch pepper to taste
• Clams
• 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 tablespoons Shallots finely chopped
• 3 pieces Garlic finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Chili Flakes
• 1 pound Clams
• 250 milliliters White Wine
• 1 tablespoon Pesto
• Pinch Salt to taste
• Pinch Pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon Salted Butter for finishing

1. Combine all ingredients together in a food processor, and puree until you get a pasty consistency. Season with salt and pepper according to your taste.
2. Heat pan to medium, add oil and saute shallots for about 30 seconds and add your garlic and chili flakes. Saute for another minute... Toss in the clams and pour white wine and simmer, tossing and turning clams occasionally until clams slightly open. Then stir in the pesto. Tossing , until the clams are slightly coated with the sauce. Switch your heat off to avoid over cooking, then add the butter and just lightly stir for about 10 seconds. You can serve it with toast or you can have it as a pasta dish.rnrnSeasoning will depend on your taste. Remember that the pesto is already seasoned and you will have your salt from butter and clams.

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Taken from food52.com/recipes/20535-clams-in-moringa-pesto (may not work)