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Matcha Pesto

Tanya G. TeaChef Level 3

A healthy and great tasting pesto!

1 h 4

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Adagio matcha
  • 1 cup mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup parsley leaves
  • 1 clove garlic finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup toasted pine nuts keep a few back to sprinkle on the ready dish
  • 2 spring onions finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 30 g grated parmesan or vegan cheese
  • 100-150 g pasta per person

Directions

1. Combine the mint, basil, parsley, chopped garlic, spring onion, matcha, and toasted pine nuts in a food processor/blender. Pulse until coarsely combined.

2. Add the olive oil gradually while the processor is running, and mix to combine.

3. Add the parmesan and pulse a couple more times.

4. Season with salt and pepper.

5. After cooking the pasta al dente in boiling salted water drain it well.

6. Put some tablespoons of pesto into a frying pan and heat it through. (about 1-2 per person)

7. Add the pasta and mix everything together well before plating.

8. You can sprinkle the portions with some toasted pine nuts and chopped parsley before serving.

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