Mango Pesto

Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Calories
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Servings
4

Ingredients

  • 1.5 packed cups of fresh basil
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts, plus extra to go on top
  • 1/3 cup diced mango
  • Juice of 1 small lemon
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • Salt & pepper
  • Sliced cucumbers, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a small food processor, place the basil, garlic, pine nuts, HALF the mango, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pulse until everything is incorporated. Add the olive oil and pulse a few more times. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  2. Pour the pesto into a small bowl and stir in the remaining diced mango, extra pine nuts, and a few pinches of red pepper flakes.
  3. Serve with sliced cucumbers or toasts.

Courtesy ofJeanine Donofrio of Love and Lemons