Best Mint Puree A La Pesto Recipes
MINT PESTO
Mint pesto is a refreshing twist on the original and delicious with lamb, on pasta, or with roast veggies.
Provided by Kristen Stevens
Categories Sauce
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Add the mint, parsley, pistachios, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, garlic, and 4 tablespoons of cold water to your blender.
- Blend on medium speed (see notes) until the pesto is mostly smooth. Add additional water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed to thin the pesto and help it blend.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 tablespoons, Calories 39 kcal, Sugar 1 g, Sodium 27 mg, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, UnsaturatedFat 2 g
ROSEMARY-MINT PESTO
Try rosemary and mint in place of basil for a fresh twist on traditional pesto.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 10m
Yield 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put the pine nuts in a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Add the mint, garlic, rosemary and 1/4 teaspoon salt and pulse until finely chopped. Add the Grana Padano and pulse to combine. With the motor running, slowly pour in the olive oil and process until combined. Transfer to a bowl.
REFRESHING MINT PESTO RECIPE
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Make sure to wash and dry the parsley and mint leaves well. Add them to a blender or food processor . Add the garlic cloves, lemon juice, feta cheese, and if you are adding them, the almonds. Start processing (use the pulse feature if available) and drizzle in the olive oil through the top access point as it is blending.
- Once it is completely combined and finely minced, add salt and pepper to taste. Allow the pesto to sit for at least 10 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to blend.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 121 mg, Sugar 0 g, Fat 10 g, ServingSize (serves 6), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
MINT - CILANTRO PESTO
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
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
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