Basil-Mint Pesto

Name: Basil-Mint Pesto
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

8 ingredients

5 steps

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

Directions

1

Chop the basil, mint and nuts coarsely. Add them along with the Parmesan cheese and garlic to a food processor.
2

Gradually add the olive oil through the feed tube and process until pesto is well-blended.
3

Transfer to bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste.
4

Cover tightly and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.
5

Yield is estimated.