Best Mint Puree A La Pesto Recipes

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MINT PESTO



Mint Pesto image

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

2 cups mint (lightly packed )
1 cup parsley (lightly packed )
ΒΌ cup salted, roasted pistachios ( (see notes))
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 clove garlic (smashed)
4-6 tablespoons cold water

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

RON SUHANOSKY'S MINT PESTO



Ron Suhanosky's Mint Pesto image

This recipe for mint pesto is courtesy of Ron Suhanosky and should be used in his delicious Goat Cheese Torta recipe.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Nuts & Seeds

Yield Makes 3 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups packed fresh mint leaves
1 1/2 cups packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 1/2 cups pinenuts, toasted
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1 1/2 cups extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in the jar of a blender. Blend until smooth.

PEA AND MINT PESTO CROSTINI



Pea and Mint Pesto Crostini image

This is a recipe based on one by Giada De Laurentiis. It's superb! It freezes well with no discoloration so it's easy to make ahead or to freeze leftovers (not that there ever is in my house). If you don't want to make the crostini, spread the pea pesto on Melba toast or other very crisp crackers. Don't skip the tomatoes as they really finish the dish. I usually use sourdough bread for this.This also makes a great sauce for chicken or fish.

Provided by MarielC

Categories     Spreads

Time 15m

Yield 16 pieces, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, defrosted
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
1/3 cup olive oil (preferably extra virgin)
1 loaf whole-grain baguette or 1 loaf ciabatta bread, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
1/4 cup olive oil (preferably extra virgin)
8 -10 cherry tomatoes, halved or 1 small tomatoes, diced

Steps:

  • For the pea pesto: Pulse together the peas, Parmesan, garlic, and mint with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper in a food processor. With the machine running, slowly add the olive oil until everything is well combined and you have a smooth puree, about 1 minute. Season with additional salt and pepper, if needed. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
  • For the crostini: Brush one side of the sliced bread with olive oil and toast it until golden brown and crispy. You can grill the bread if you prefer.
  • Transfer the bread to a serving platter. If necessary, cut the bread slices so that you have slices about 2 inches long. Spread one heaping tablespoon of the pea pesto on each slice. Top each slice with a tomato half or a bit of diced tomato and serve.
  • For maximum crispiness, use day old bread or fresh bread that's been dried out in a 300F oven for about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.7, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 2.8, Sodium 470.3, Carbohydrate 29.1, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 1.4, Protein 6.7

MINT - CILANTRO PESTO



Mint - Cilantro Pesto image

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

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 jalapeno, chopped (remove seeds)
1 tablespoon onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups fresh mint leaves, washed and spun dry
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, washed and spun dry
1/2 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

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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