Mint Pesto

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons pine nuts
• 2 small garlic cloves
• 4 cups loosely packed fresh mint leaves (about 2 ounces)
• 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil

Preparation

1. With food processor on, drop pine nuts and garlic through food chute; process until minced. Add mint, cheese, salt, and pepper; process until finely minced. With processor on, slowly add water and oil through food chute, and process until well blended.