Mint - Cilantro Pesto - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 jalapeno, chopped (remove seeds)
1 tablespoon onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups fresh mint leaves, washed and spun dry
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, washed and spun dry
1/2 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Preparation
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Pour olive oil into bowl of food processor.
Add garlic, jalapeno and onion, and process until pureed.
Add mint and cilantro leaves, pulsing on and off until a grainy puree forms.
Add toasted pine nuts and pulse again.
Gradually add Parmesan cheese, and a few more drops of olive oil if needed to blend ingredients.
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