Mint Pesto

By peridot728

Ingredients

• 4 packed cups mint leaves
• 1/3 cup blanched almonds
• 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more if necessary
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• makes 2/3 cup

Preparation

Step 1

Blend all the ingredients in a small food processor or chopper until finely chopped. If not using immediately, store in the refrigerator with plastic wrap completely covering and touching the surface of the pesto to prevent oxidization.