Basil & Mint Pesto: The Ultimate Balcony Garden Recipe
Using the fresh, low-maintenance herbs from your vertical garden is the best part of urban gardening! Pesto is an ideal recipe because it uses a large volume of leaves and is freezer-friendly, allowing you to quickly process a big harvest.
This recipe for Basil & Mint Pesto combines the sweet, peppery notes of basil with the bright, cool flavor of mint for a refreshing twist on the classic Italian sauce.
Basil & Mint Pesto Recipe
This recipe yields about 1 to 1.5 cups of pesto.
Ingredients
| Item | Quantity | Notes |
| Basil Leaves | 1.5 cups, packed | Harvest from your vertical garden. |
| Mint Leaves | 1/2 cup, packed | Use spearmint or peppermint. |
| Pine Nuts | 1/3 cup | Walnuts or slivered almonds are great substitutes. |
| Garlic | 2 cloves | Adjust to your taste. |
| Parmesan Cheese | 1/2 cup, grated | Freshly grated is best. |
| Extra Virgin Olive Oil | 1/2 cup + 1-2 tbsp | Adjust quantity for desired consistency. |
| Lemon |