Mint Pesto

11 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Fresh Mint Leaves
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves
  • 13 cups Walnuts
  • 1/4 cups Pine Nuts
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Lemon Zest
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoons Sea Or Pink Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoons Pepper
  • 1 dash Garlic Powder
  • 6 Tablespoons Olive Oil

Directions

  1. 1
    In a food processor combine the mint, basil and nuts and process until it becomes a rough paste.
  2. 2
    Add the other ingredients (everything except for the oil) and pulse until it just starts to come together.
  3. 3
    Add the oil through the feed tube, a little at a time, while pulsing on and off.
  4. 4
    Add enough oil to reach your desired consistency and youre done!
  5. 5
    Note: We like the consistency of our pesto to be different based on what we are making.
  6. 6
    This pesto is a little thicker, which is perfect for grilled cheese sandwiches or bruschetta.
  7. 7
    If you want this for a pasta sauce, you will want the full 6 tablespoons of oil, plus maybe a little more.
  8. 8
    You can also add a little almond milk or water to reach your desired consistency.

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