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A vibrant, easy-to-make vegetarian pesto blending fresh lettuce, basil, parsley, and mint for a unique twist on classic pesto.
Ingredients:
100 g fresh lettuce leaves
30 g pine nuts
20 g fresh basil leaves
15 g fresh parsley leaves
10 g fresh mint leaves
1 garlic clove
50 g grated Parmesan cheese
80 ml olive oil
15 ml lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Method:
Toast the pine nuts in a dry pan over medium heat until golden and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Let them cool.
In a food processor, combine lettuce leaves, basil, parsley, mint, garlic, and cooled pine nuts.
Pulse the mixture a few times to break down the leaves and nuts.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the processor.
With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture forms a smooth, spreadable pesto.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
Serve immediately with pasta, bread, or as a dip, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Gill Murray
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