Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh mint leaves, washed and patted dry
• 1 cup fresh cilantro, washed and patted dry
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/3 cup pine nuts
• 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• ½ tsp. fresh lemon zest
• ½ cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

In the bowl of a food processor, combine mint, cilantro, garlic, pine nuts, lemon juice and lemon zest. With the motor running, add the olive oil in a steady stream until mixture is moistened. Use a spatula to scrape down bowl, if needed, then add cheese and season to taste with salt and pepper; process briefly to incorporate, then scrape sides again. Move pesto to a bowl and cover until ready to use.

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