Mint Pesto Recipe

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Mint Pesto Recipe

Mint pesto is a refreshing twist on the original and delicious with lamb, on pasta, or with roast veggies. 

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Ingredients

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  • 2 2 cups mint lightly packed
  • 1 1 cup parsley lightly packed
  • ¼ ¼ cup salted, roasted pistachios (see notes)
  • 2 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 1 clove garlic smashed
  • 4-6 4-6 tablespoons cold water
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Instructions

  1. Add the mint, parsley, pistachios, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, garlic, and 4 tablespoons of cold water to your blender. 
  2. Blend on medium speed (see notes) until the pesto is mostly smooth. Add additional water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed to thin the pesto and help it blend. 

Notes

  • Using pre-shelled pistachios can make the pesto a tiny bit darker as they're not as bright green as the ones roasted in the shell. 
  • If you have a high-powered blender, use medium speed. If you have a regular blender, you'll want to blend it on high speed. 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2 tablespoons Calories 39kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 27mg (1%) Potassium 152mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1137IU (23%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 56mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 39 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 2 tablespoons
Calories 39kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 27mg 1%
Potassium 152mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1137IU 23%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 56mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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