Mint Pesto
This Mint Pesto is a vibrant and aromatic sauce that's ready in just 10 minutes - delightful blend of fresh mint and parsley leaves, combined with the nuttiness of pine nuts and the richness of Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cups pine nuts
- 2 cups fresh mint leaves packed
- 1 cup fresh parsley leaves packed
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 garlic clove peeled
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Wash the fresh mint and parsley leaves. Grate the Parmesan cheese and peel the garlic cloves.
- Toast the Pine Nuts: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pine nuts until golden brown. Be careful not to burn them.
- Blend the Ingredients: In a food processor, combine the mint leaves, parsley leaves, grated Parmesan, toasted pine nuts, and garlic cloves. Pulse until coarsely chopped.
- Add the Oil: With the food processor running, slowly add the olive oil in a steady stream. Stop the processor and scrape down the sides as needed.
- Season the Pesto: Add salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to the mixture. Pulse a few more times to combine.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the pesto and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Store or Serve: You can serve the Fresh Mint and Parsley Pesto immediately or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Dobar tek!