Mint Pesto Recipe

Name: Mint Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 cup Fresh Mint Leaves; 1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves; ⅓ cups Walnuts; 1/4 cups Pine Nuts; 1 teaspoon Fresh Lemon Zest; 2 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice; 1/2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup; 1/2 teaspoons Sea Or Pink Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Pepper; 1 dash Garlic Powder; 6 Tablespoons Olive Oil

Servings: persons

1 cup Fresh Mint Leaves
1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves
⅓ cups Walnuts
1/4 cups Pine Nuts
1 teaspoon Fresh Lemon Zest
2 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
1/2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
1/2 teaspoons Sea Or Pink Salt
1/2 teaspoons Pepper
1 dash Garlic Powder
6 Tablespoons Olive Oil

1
In a food processor combine the mint, basil and nuts and process until it becomes a rough paste.
2
Add the other ingredients (everything except for the oil) and pulse until it just starts to come together.
3
Add the oil through the feed tube, a little at a time, while pulsing on and off.
4
Add enough oil to reach your desired consistency and youre done!
5
Note: We like the consistency of our pesto to be different based on what we are making.
6
This pesto is a little thicker, which is perfect for grilled cheese sandwiches or bruschetta.
7
If you want this for a pasta sauce, you will want the full 6 tablespoons of oil, plus maybe a little more.
8
You can also add a little almond milk or water to reach your desired consistency.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Fresh Mint Leaves, 1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves, ⅓ cups Walnuts, 1/4 cups Pine Nuts, and more.

Yes, Mint Pesto falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mint Pesto

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