5 from 30 votes
Basil Mint Pesto
Fall in love with fresh Basil Mint Pesto, with its bright, refreshing complexity of flavors, its versatility, and the quick and easy process of making it! Spread it on sandwiches, toss it with pasta, use it as a base for flatbread pizzas, or serve it with a cheeseboard. There are endless ways to use this vibrant sauce!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
196 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1/2 /2 cup walnuts chopped
- 3-5 garlic cloves
- 1 1/2 /2 cups basil tightly packed, fresh leaves
- 1/2 /2 cup mint leaf tightly packed, fresh
- 1/2 /2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 1/2 /2 cup olive oil
- salt to taste, approximately 1/2 tsp, fine sea salt
Instructions
- Optional: Toast the walnuts. Layer the walnuts in a small skillet over low to medium heat. Toast walnuts for 3-5 minutes, just until fragrant. Be careful not to burn them, or they'll be no good.
- In a food processor, add basil, mint, garlic, parmesan, and walnuts. Pulse several times until a finely chopped mixture forms.
- While the food processor is running, begin drizzling in the olive oil until the sauce is fully combined. Add additional olive oil if needed for desired consistency. Taste test for preferred salt level, adding more as needed.
- Pesto is ready to use immediately, otherwise, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You may want to cover with a thin layer of olive oil or plastic wrap to prevent oxidation.
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Notes
- This recipe makes approximately 1 cup of pesto.
- *Look for cheese specifically labeled vegetarian, if needed.
Nutrition Information
Calories
196kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
102mg
(4%)
Potassium
72mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
407IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
98mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 196
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 196kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 102mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 72mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 407IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.