Get the Recipe Basil Mint Pesto

Name: Get the Recipe Basil Mint Pesto
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 /2 cup chopped walnuts; 3-5 garlic cloves; 1 1/2 /2 cups fresh basil leaves; 1/2 /2 cup fresh mint leaves; 1/2 /2 cup Parmesan Cheese; 1/2 /2 cup olive oil; fine sea salt

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Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings
8 servings
Calories
196 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
Italian

Get the Recipe Basil Mint Pesto

Uri Fleming

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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!

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Ingredients

Servings

1/2 /2 cup chopped walnuts
3-5 garlic cloves
1 1/2 /2 cups fresh basil leaves tightly packed
1/2 /2 cup fresh mint leaves tightly packed
1/2 /2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
1/2 /2 cup olive oil
fine sea salt to taste, approximately 1/2 tsp

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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

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Calories 196kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 11g 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: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 196 kcal

% 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%