Ingredients
- 1 cup olive oil
- ¼ cup safflower oil
- ¼ cup coarsely chopped garlic
- ½ cup pine nuts
- 12 cups loosely packed fresh basil
- 3 cups loosely packed mint leaves
- 1 ½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- Salt to taste, if desired
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (32 servings)
96 calories; 10 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 5 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 1 gram carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 1 gram protein; 1 milligram sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
About four cups
Preparation
- Combine three-quarter cup of the olive oil, the safflower oil, garlic and pine nuts in the container of a food processor or electric blender. Blend well.
- Add the basil, mint, pepper and salt. Blend.
- Pour the mixture into a one-quart jar and pour the remaining oil on top. This keeps well in the refrigerator.
5 minutes
Dining and Cooking