Caperberry & Mint Pesto

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 14
Caperberry & Mint Pesto - A Flavorful and Fresh Sauce for Any Dish
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Prep

10 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

50 g caperberries
3 sprigs fresh sweet basil leaves
3 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley
3 sprigs fresh mint leaves
100 g pine nuts
3 garlic cloves , fresh whole peeled , crushed
100 g parmesan cheese , shredded
150 ml olive oil
5 g salt , cooking , freshly ground
5 g pepper , black cracked freshly ground

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
275
Sugar
1g
Fat
28g
Caperberry & Mint Pesto is a fresh and flavorful sauce that can be used as a dip, a spread or to enhance your favorite dishes. Its unique combination of salty caperberries, fragrant herbs, and nutty pine nuts create a mouth-watering flavor that will take any meal to the next level. The sauce is easy to prepare and versatile enough to be used with fish, chicken, pasta and more. Whether you're looking to impress guests or simply enhance your everyday meals, this pesto will not disappoint.

Instructions

1.Rinse caperberries in cool water and dry thoroughly. Blanch the herbs for 30 seconds in boiling water and then remove them immediately and cool down in ice-cold water.
2.Roast pine nuts in a dry pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until they turn golden brown, stirring constantly.
3.Place the caperberries, blanched herbs, roasted pine nuts, garlic cloves and parmesan cheese in a food processor and pulse until it forms a coarse paste.
4.Slowly add olive oil and pulse until the mixture turns into a smooth sauce. Add salt and pepper according to your taste.

PROS

This pesto is a versatile sauce, perfect to add flavor to any dish.
The combination of caperberries and fresh herbs creates a unique and delicious taste.

It also requires minimal preparation time and can be made ahead and stored for later use.

CONS

This pesto is high in calories and fat due to the olive oil and cheese.
It should be used in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

It may not be suitable for those who are allergic to nuts.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While high in fat, the olive oil in this pesto is a healthy fat that has been linked to improved heart health and reduced inflammation. Caperberries contain high levels of antioxidants, which can help protect the body from damage caused by free radicals.

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