Add a global flair to the classic Italian pesto. Use mint and parsley instead of basil. Change up the nuts to pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds) and flavor with garam masala, a Northern Indian spice blend. Photo credit: Adrianna Adarme from A Cozy Kitchen.
15m
PREP TIME
354
CALORIES
8
INGREDIENTS
Servings: 4 (1/4 cup)
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh parsley leaves
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/3 cup unsalted pepitas, (shelled pumpkin seeds) toasted
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick Gourmet™ Garam Masala Blend
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup olive oil
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1 Place parsley, mint, pepitas, Parmesan cheese, garlic, garam masala and salt 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
