Name: Chunky Mint, Almond, And Orange Zest Pesto
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 2/3 oz mint leaves (this is the size of most packaged mint containers), stems removed & sliced; 1/3 cup (~ 1.5 oz) whole almonds, chopped; 1/2 an orange, zested; 1 tsp garlic, finely minced or smashed; dash of olive oil to your liking; salt to taste; black pepper to taste

Chunky Mint, Almond, And Orange Zest Pesto

White oval bowl with orange zest, sliced mint, minced garlic and chopped almonds with a spoon hanging out on a tan and white striped table cloth.

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A little bit of this chunky and healthy mint, almond, & orange zest pesto recipe goes a long way. Packed with flavor - garnish any dish with this recipe.

Author: beckie
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 6 1x
Category: Condiment
Method: No Cooking Involved
Cuisine: International
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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2/3 oz mint leaves (this is the size of most packaged mint containers), stems removed & sliced
1/3 cup (~ 1.5 oz) whole almonds, chopped
1/2 an orange, zested
1 tsp garlic, finely minced or smashed
dash of olive oil to your liking
salt to taste
black pepper to taste

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Instructions

Chiffonade (thinly slice) the mint leaves.
Chop the almonds or smash them in a ziploc bag by hitting them with the back of a large spoon.
Finely mince the garlic.
Zest 1/2 an orange.
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and add olive oil, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Notes

Don't want to hand chop the ingredients? No problem - toss everything in a food processor and pulse lightly.

Find it online: https://eatsimplefood.com/mint-almond-pesto/