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Mint Pesto
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Mint pesto is especially delicious with grilled or roasted lamb.

Makes 7 (1/4-cup) servings.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

INGREDIENTS

2 cups fresh mint leaves

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup pine nuts

1 tablespoon McCormick® Garlic with Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon McCormick® Black Pepper, Ground

1/4 cup olive oil

DIRECTIONS

1. Place mint leaves, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, Garlic Blend, salt and pepper in food processor; cover. Process just until smooth. Gradually add oil with machine running. Process until well blended and smooth.

2. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator up to 1 week.

Tips

Serving Suggestions: 

  • Serve with grilled lamb chops. 
  • Spread generously on steak during last 5 minutes of grilling.
  • Stir 1 to 2 teaspoons into chicken salad. 
  • Spread on fish before baking. Or, serve with grilled fish or shrimp.

Test Kitchen Tip: Pour pesto into ice cube trays; freeze until firm. Place pesto cubes in freezer-weight resealable plastic bags. Store in freezer up to 2 months. Thaw cubes in refrigerator before using.

NUTRITION INFORMATION

per serving

Calories: 149

Fat: 13 g

Carbohydrates: 4 g

Cholesterol: 4 mg

Sodium: 167 mg

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 4 g

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