Mint-cumin Pesto With Walnuts For Those So Incline... |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 3 Minutes |
Ready In: 3 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is an unusual pairing of mint and cumin but they pair up nicely in this flavorful pesto. Serve it on your favorite food of choice. If you are a vegeatarian try over veggies and if you are a meat, lamb eater give this a go. Read more ... Ingredients:
one cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves |
1 glove of fresh garlic |
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice |
1/3 coarsely chopped walnuts lightly toasted |
1 teaspoon ground cumin |
1/3 cup olive oil |
salt optional |
pepper |
Directions:
1. In a food processor combine the mint, walnuts, garlic, lime juice , cumin, pepper and salt (which is optional). Process for thirty seconds. Then, with the motor running, add the oil in a slow stream and process for another 15 seconds or until smooth. Store or serve.
2. TOAST THE WALNUTS IN A FRY PAN OVER MEDIUM HEAT USING PAM OR OLIVE OIL FROM THE BOTTLE BEING CAREFUL NOT TO BURN THE NUTS. COOK FOR ABOUT THREE MINUTES UNTIL VERY AROMATIC AND BEGIN TO TURN BROWN.
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