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Gingered Mint Pesto

4.1

(8)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 cup

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups packed fresh mint leaves, washed well and spun dry
1 1/2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh gingerroot
1/3 cup salted roasted cashews
1/2 cup olive oil
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon sugar

Preparation

  1. In a food processor blend together all ingredients with salt and pepper to taste until smooth. Pesto keeps, surface covered with plastic wrap, chilled, 1 week.

TagsCondimentSauceItalianEuropeanMintHerbs & SpicesGingerCashewNutDairy FreeGluten FreeRawVeganVegetarianKeto5 Ingredients or FewerQuickEasyMake AheadMeal PrepNo-CookFood ProcessorGourmet
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