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sweet mint pesto
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Fresh Mint Pesto

Very easy to make with a lovely sweet and unique flavour.
Great as a dip, added to pasta or with samosas or even chicken nuggets.
This is one of my fresh mint recipes.
Course Dip, ingredient
Cuisine American, British
Keyword fresh mint pesto, sweet mint pesto
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 74kcal
Author Minze Vries
Cost 1.52

Equipment

  • 1 Food processor
  • 1 Chef Knife optional

Ingredients

  • 40 g Fresh Mint Leaves
  • 40 g Pine nuts
  • 3 tbsp Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Balsamic syrup
  • 60 ml Virgin olive oil

Instructions

Get the mint ready

  • Pick the mint and remove the leaves from the stem
  • Chop the leaves into smaller bits (optionally, I just found it easier to blend)

Add into Blender

  • Add the mint leaves into the blender
  • Add the other ingredients

Blend until smooth

  • Blend until smooth

Chill

  • Put in the fridge for 1 to 2 hours before using.

Video

Nutrition

Serving: 22g | Calories: 74kcal

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