Cilantro Mint Pesto
Cilantro, mint, cashews, and basil are ground together in a food processor for an herby take on the classic pesto. Slather on toast or add to a sandwich to give it lots of herb flavor.-
Equipment
- Small food processor
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup cilantro, loosely packed
- ¼ cup mint, loosely packed
- ¼ cup basil, loosely packed
- 2 t. lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 tbsp cashews
- 3 to 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In the bowl of a small food processor add the basil, mint, cilantro, and cashews. Pulse really well and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the parmesan and pulse a few more times.
- Add the lemon juice and pulse again. While the food processor is still running slowly drizzle the olive oil into the food processor and continue to process it until all the ingredients are emulsified.
- Scrape the pesto into a container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
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