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Tuesday, 05 June 2007

Lemon Verbena Pesto Recipe

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This pesto is great alongside roasted rack of lamb. But it is also delicious with pasta.

ingredients
1/3 cup walnuts
6 large garlic cloves
2 cups fresh lemon verbena leaves (or herb of your choice, mint would be wonderful)
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar


Pesto
preparation
Finely chop walnuts and garlic in processor. Add 2 cups mint leaves and basil and chop finely. Add oil and vinegar and blend until pesto is smooth

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