Fresh Mint Pesto (Vegan + Gluten-Free)
This Mint Pesto is fresh, light, and bursting with flavor. Made with mint, almonds, garlic, and olive oil, it is naturally vegan and gluten-free. Perfect for pasta, vegetables, fish, or as a dip, this quick sauce adds a bright twist to any meal.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 134kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups light packed mint leaves no stems
- 2 ½ tablespoons almonds blanched, slivered
- 1 clove of garlic peeled and cut in half
- ½ lemon zested
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or more if necessary
Instructions
- Using a food processor, add the garlic clove and the almonds. Process until they are chopped.2 ½ tablespoons almonds, 1 clove of garlic
- Add the lemon zest. Process to combine.½ lemon
- Add the mint leaves and process until the mixture is finely chopped.2 cups light packed mint leaves
- While the food processor is running, slowly add the olive oil until the mint is a loose paste. Add more if you want a looser sauce.2 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.salt and pepper
Notes
Store in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 5 days. Add a thin layer of olive oil on top to prevent browning.
You can freeze the pesto by putting the pesto into ice cube trays. Freeze and then pop out the cubes. Put the cubes into a freezer-safe bag and store for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 196mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 959IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 2mg
