Recipe and source notes

Cilantro Mint Pesto

4 servings Source yield

Ingredients

  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 1/2 cup olive oil

Make it step by step

  1. Add the garlic, cilantro, mint, pine nuts, salt and Parmesan to a blender or food processor and pulse to combine.
  2. Scrape down the sides and blend for 30 seconds.
  3. While mixture is blending, slowly add the olive oil.
  4. Taste for seasoning.
  5. Scoop into a dish until needed.

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Recipe source

Adapted from Foodista by Sheri Wetherell, under CC BY 3.0. Formatting adapted; listed quantities and instructions are retained from the source.

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