Basil-Mint Pesto

Preparation info
  • Makes about

    1 cup

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Cooking One on One

By John Ash

Published 2004

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
  • ½ cup packed fresh mint leaves
  • 2

Method

Drop the Basil and mint into a pot of boiling water for 5 seconds. Immediately drain the herbs and plunge them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking and set the bright green color. Drain and squeeze out excess water. Combine the herbs, garlic, nuts, and olive oil in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the cheese. The mixture should be thick