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Mint - Cilantro Pesto
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 15 Minutes
Servings: 4
A dollop of this on poached salmon, grilled chickin, lamb, tomato soup and chile really livens things up!!
Ingredients:
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
Directions:
1. Pour olive oil into bowl of food processor.
2. Add garlic, jalapeno and onion, and process until pureed.
3. Add mint and cilantro leaves, pulsing on and off until a grainy puree forms.
4. Add toasted pine nuts and pulse again.
5. Gradually add Parmesan cheese, and a few more drops of olive oil if needed to blend ingredients.
By RecipeOfHealth.com