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Three-Herb Pesto

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This recipe was created to accompany <epi:recipelink id="11837 ">Sliced Tomatoes and Mozzarella with Three Herb Pesto</epi:recipelink>. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 6

Ingredients

2/3 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves
2/3 cup firmly packed fresh mint leaves
2/3 cup firmly packed fresh parsley leaves
1/3 cup pine nuts
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 large garlic cloves, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, or to taste

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a blender or food processor purée all ingredients with salt and pepper to taste until smooth.Pesto keeps in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, chilled, up to 1 week.

    Step 2

    Let pesto come to room temperature before using. Makes about 1 cup.

TagsSauceBasilHerbs & SpicesMintParsleyPine NutNutParmesanCheeseDairyDinnerLunchGluten FreeVegetarianMake AheadEasyQuickNo-CookBlenderGourmet
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