This homemade pesto would be the perfect addition to any sandwich, pasta dish or pizza. This pesto can be kept in the fridge for up to a week if stored in an airtight container.
Ingredients:
- 40g pine nuts
- 3 handfuls of basil
- 4 mint leaves
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- salt and pepper to taste
- 70ml olive oil
Method:
Combine the basil, pine nuts, mint leaves and lemon juice to a food processor and blitz until combined, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the olive oil slowly and mix again until smooth.