Mint Sauce for Lamb
This mint sauce is a perfect complement to lamb. Lemon, Parmesan cheese, fresh herbs, pine nuts, and just a hint of garlic give this sauce a burst of flavor.
The flavors come together for a truly delicious meal when served alongside juicy, roasted lamb. It pairs especially with lamb and goes well with pasta, roasted vegetables, and fish. Plus, it only takes minutes to make!
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The flavors come together for a truly delicious meal when served alongside juicy, roasted lamb. It pairs especially with lamb and goes well with pasta, roasted vegetables, and fish. Plus, it only takes minutes to make!
Calories: 139kcal
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
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Place the mint, basil, oregano leaves and garlic in a mini-food processor or blender and process briefly.
- Stop the motor and scrape down the bowl. Add the lemon juice, pine nuts, parmesan cheese and black pepper. Process until well blended.
- With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the oil until you get the desired consistency. Taste and add salt if needed.
- Transfer the sauce to a small dish and serve with lamb.
Notes
- This recipe will make about ¾ cup and can easily be doubled if necessary.
- The Parmesan cheese may add enough saltiness, taste before adding additional salt.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 77mg | Fiber: 1g