Cilantro Mint Pesto
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Cilantro Mint Pesto

For the Cilantro Mint Pesto, combine cilantro, mint, oregano, almonds, honey, and vinegar in a small food processor.  Fine chop ingredients and with processor running drizzle in olive oil.  Then season with salt & pepper. 

Mint is an herb I struggle to work into recipes, however I am learning that when added to savory dishes it releases beautiful flavors.  The kind that make you go hmmm….

Cilantro Mint Pesto

This pesto would go beautifully with chicken or pork, but tonight it’s married to North African Lamb Kebobs.  xo

Cilantro Mint Pesto

Libby with Lemony Thyme
This pesto could be paired beautifully with chicken or pork. We loved it with our North African Lamb Kebobs.

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1/4 cup fresh oregano leaves
  • 3 Tbl. sliced almonds
  • 1 Tbl. honey
  • 2 Tbl. white vinegar
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • sea salt & fresh cracked pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Combine cilantro, mint, oregano, almonds, honey, and vinegar in a small food processor.
  • Fine chop ingredients and with processor running drizzle in olive oil.
  • Season with salt & pepper.

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