Mint Pesto
This unique mint pesto sauce is delicious on lamb. It's so easy to make and is full of flavor. Give it a try!
Equipment
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup sunflower seeds
- 3 cups mint prewashed
- 1 tsp rosemary fresh
- 1 clove garlic
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup pecorino grated or substitute parmesan
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Toast sunflower seeds in a dry skillet for 5 minutes or until lightly brown. Let cool.⅓ cup sunflower seeds
- Place the seeds into the food processor and finely crush.
- Add the garlic, rosemary and salt into the food processor and blend to make a fine paste.1 clove garlic, ¼ tsp salt, 1 tsp rosemary
- Add in the washed mint leaves and blend until all ingredients are mixed together.3 cups mint
- Slowly add in the cheese and oil, a little at a time while mixing.½ cup pecorino, ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Serve on lamb or whatever you desire. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 1006kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 97g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Monounsaturated Fat: 61g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 820mg | Potassium: 742mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3979IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 602mg | Iron: 7mg