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Summer Mint & Basil Pesto

This refreshing twist on the Italian classic is the perfect addition to your summer bbq! 

 

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Summer Mint & Basil Pesto

Pesto is absolutely one of my favorite ingredients to cook with. It just reminds me of vacation so much and really makes me so happy to eat it. I feel transported to Italy every time!
I wanted to create something that felt lighter for summer. Something that could be delicious on a cold pasta salad but also a big warm bowl. Something zesty and refreshing. Enter... mint! The combination of the basil and mint with some lemon zest was the perfect trio. You're going to love this.
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Cook Time 5 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 0.5 cup

Equipment

  • 1 food processor

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves
  • 1 cup Fresh Mint Leaves
  • 1/3 cup Pine nuts
  • 2 Garlic Cloves
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/3 cup Olive Oiil
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • .5 Lemon, zest only zest half a lemon

Instructions
 

  • Add your basil, mint, pine nuts, garlic, salt, lemon zest and lemon juice to the food processor. Give it a few several pulses until everything is well chopped up.
  • Preferably with the food processor running, Slowly add your olive oil and continue to pulse until well combined. You can add more olive oil until you reach your desired consistency.
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