Basil-Mint Pesto - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    4 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves (packed)
    1 1/2 cups fresh mint leaves (packed)
    3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted (almonds, pine nuts or hazelnuts can be substituted)
    6 tablespoons parmesan cheese, freshly grated
    1 1/2 tablespoons garlic, minced
    1 cup extra virgin olive oil
    salt
    pepper
Preparation
    Chop the basil, mint and nuts coarsely. Add them along with the Parmesan cheese and garlic to a food processor.
    Gradually add the olive oil through the feed tube and process until pesto is well-blended.
    Transfer to bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste.
    Cover tightly and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.
    Yield is estimated.

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