desserts
Heirloom Caprese w/ Mint Pesto
Here’s the plate of beautiful sliced tomatoes that we enjoyed last Sunday night… elevated (just slightly) with slices of fresh mozzarella and a bright mint pesto.
Ingredients
- 2 large heirloom tomatoes
- 1 ball of fresh mozzarella
- salt & pepper
- optional - red pepper flakes & sprouts for garnish
- mint pesto: (this makes extra)
- a huge handful of mint
- a few basil leaves
- 1 small garlic clove
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- juice & zest of 1 small lemon
- ¼ - ⅓ cup olive oil
- salt & pepper
Directions
- In a small food processor, blend together the mint, basil, garlic, pine nuts, lemon, salt and pepper. Drizzle in the olive oil until and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Slice tomatoes and cheese and arrange on a plate. Season with salt and pepper, then drizzle pesto over the top.
- Store extra pesto in the fridge.
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