Ingredients for pesto:
Basil - 1 1/2 cups
Mint - 3/4 cup
Almonds - 1/4 cup (roasted)
Olive oil - 3 tbsp.
Lemon zest - 1 tbsp.
Lemon juice - 2 tbsp.
Garlic - 1 clove (cut into fours)
Salt - as needed
Method of preparing the pesto:
Lightly roast the almonds and allow them to cool down.
Prepare the
lemon zest and cut the garlic. Wash the herbs gently under cold water
Process all ingredients in a food processor. Turn it gradually until
you get a uniform texture.
Tip:
Store your pesto in a glass jar in the fridge. It will last you about a
week. You can also pour some into ice cube trays. It will last 4 months
in the freezer