MINT - CILANTRO PESTO

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A dollop of this on poached salmon, grilled chickin, lamb, tomato soup and chile really livens things up!!

Provided by RecipeMonster

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 1 1/2 cups, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • Pour olive oil into bowl of food processor.
  • Add garlic, jalapeno and onion, and process until pureed.
  • Add mint and cilantro leaves, pulsing on and off until a grainy puree forms.
  • Add toasted pine nuts and pulse again.
  • Gradually add Parmesan cheese, and a few more drops of olive oil if needed to blend ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 98.3, Carbohydrate 2.5, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.5, Protein 3.8

Leon Solomon
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This is the best pesto I've ever had! The mint and cilantro give it a really unique flavor that I love.


Ravi yadav
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I love this pesto! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I especially love it on grilled fish.


Leona Nealey
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This pesto is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I've used it on everything from pasta to pizza to sandwiches.


Malik Waleed Awan
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I made this pesto for the first time last night and it was amazing! I used it on grilled chicken and it was so flavorful.


Shuja Mir
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This pesto is delicious! I love the combination of mint and cilantro.


Ivy Donaldson
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I've made this pesto several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's so versatile.


Mystrious Muhit
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This pesto is a great way to use up fresh herbs. I always have a bunch of mint and cilantro in my garden, so this is a perfect recipe for me.


Katiana MAXIS
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I'm not a huge fan of cilantro, but I loved this pesto! The mint really balanced out the flavor.


Habeeb Gadanya
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This pesto is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dip for vegetables.


Mohinur Begum
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I made this pesto for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Mehmood Jamali
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This is the best pesto I've ever had! The mint and cilantro give it a really unique flavor that I love.


Aman Kim
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I love this pesto! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I especially love it on grilled fish.


Khalid Suta
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This pesto is a game-changer! I've used it on everything from pasta to pizza to sandwiches. It's so versatile and delicious.


Akpayi TV
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I was looking for a new pesto recipe and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I tried it! It's so easy to make and the flavors are incredible.


KiNza RajpUt
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This pesto is amazing! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The mint and cilantro give it a really unique flavor that I love.


Sabi Moktan
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I made this pesto for the first time last night and it was a hit! My family loved it on pasta, and I even used it as a marinade for chicken. It's so easy to make and so flavorful.


Numan Sayir
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This mint cilantro pesto was absolutely delicious! The flavors were so bright and herbaceous, and it was the perfect addition to my grilled chicken. I will definitely be making this again.