Evan's Mint Pesto recipe

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Ingredients

1 bunch fresh mint
¼ cup pine nuts, or to taste
1 ½ tablespoons grated Romano cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil, or more as needed
1 tablespoon heavy cream, or more to taste

Nutrition Info

106.4 calories
carbohydrate: 2.2 g
cholesterol: 8 mg
fat: 9.9 g
fiber: 0.4 g
protein: 3.5 g
saturatedFat: 2.5 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 35.6 mg
sugar: 0.3 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Combine mint, nuts, and Romano cheese in a small food processor and process until well blended. Add oil and process until blended. Add cream slowly, blending well, to taste.

  2. Serve immediately, refrigerate or freeze any leftovers.

Recipe Yield

4 servings

Recipe Note

This mint pesto was whipped up to serve over fresh sweet potato gnocchi. It's so light and refreshing, it could be used in many ways. Can be added directly to hot pasta. Toss and enjoy!

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