Our Mint Sauce for Lamb has a bright, mint-y and herbaceous flavor that enhances the grassy and savory taste of meaty lamb. Tangy lemon, Parmesan cheese, herbs and pine nuts give this sauce a fresh and aromatic burst of flavor. Even better, it takes just a few minutes to make!
Ingredients – 2 cups fresh mint leaves – 4-6 fresh basil leaves – 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves – 2 cloves garlic ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (½ of a lemon) – ½ cup pine nuts – ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese – 1/4 teaspoon black pepper – ½ cup olive oil
Place the mint, basil, oregano and garlic in a mini food processor or blender. Process briefly.
Stop the motor and scrape down the bowl. Add the lemon juice, pine nuts, Parmesan and pepper. Process again until well combined.
Another bonus? There’s no cooking or boiling water required! This easy mint sauce is ready in just as long as it takes to gather the ingredients and process them together.
– This recipe will give you about 3/4 cup of mint sauce. It’s easy to double so feel free to scale up as needed! – Since Parmesan cheese has its own natural saltiness, hold off on adding salt until the very end. You may not need it.
This is a good mint sauce for nearly any main course lamb dish, but similar to pesto, it also works as a minty and savory sauce for fish, pastas and veggies, too!