Recipe: Mint Pesto (using pistachios) (food processor)

MINT PESTO

2 cloves garlic
2 cups packed mint leaves
2 cups packed basil leaves
3/4 cup olive oil or more if needed
1/2 cup grated Parmesan, Romano or Dry Jack cheese
1/4 cup shelled pistachio nuts
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Drop garlic down feed chute of food processor onto moving metal blades. Process until minced.

Add mint and basil. Process until pureed.

With machine running, slowly pour in olive oil. Add cheese and nuts; process until smooth. If necessary, add more oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Yield: About 2 cups.
Adapted from source: Recipes from Home by David Page and Barbara Shinn