Broad Bean Pesto with Mint and Almond

An easy broad bean pesto recipe with basil, mint and almonds.

You can make this recipe from broad beans you have grown at home or from the shop.

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Depending on where in the world you are, you may call these fava beans, in which case, enjoy this fava bean pesto!

Bring a pot of water to boil. Remove the broad beans from their pods and simmer for 2 minutes.

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Drain and allow to cool.

In a blender, combine the broad beans, herbs, almonds and salt and blitz until roughly combined.

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Add in the Parmesan and enough oil until it reaches your desired consistency. You may need to scrape down the sides a few times.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week

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Or in the freezer for up to 6 months.

See the full recipe on the website!

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Broad Bean Pesto with Mint and Almond

Broad Bean Pesto with Mint and Almond

HomeGrownHappiness.co.nz

HomeGrownHappiness.co.nz

An easy broad bean pesto recipe with basil, mint and almonds.

An easy broad bean pesto recipe with basil, mint and almonds.

HomeGrownHappiness.co.nz

HomeGrownHappiness.co.nz

You can make this recipe from broad beans you have grown at home or from the shop.

You can make this recipe from broad beans you have grown at home or from the shop.

Depending on where in the world you are, you may call these fava beans, in which case, enjoy this fava bean pesto!

Depending on where in the world you are, you may call these fava beans, in which case, enjoy this fava bean pesto!

Bring a pot of water to boil. Remove the broad beans from their pods and simmer for 2 minutes.

Bring a pot of water to boil. Remove the broad beans from their pods and simmer for 2 minutes.

Drain and allow to cool.

Drain and allow to cool.

In a blender, combine the broad beans, herbs, almonds and salt and blitz until roughly combined.

In a blender, combine the broad beans, herbs, almonds and salt and blitz until roughly combined.

Add in the Parmesan and enough oil until it reaches your desired consistency. You may need to scrape down the sides a few times.

Add in the Parmesan and enough oil until it reaches your desired consistency. You may need to scrape down the sides a few times.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week

Or in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Or in the freezer for up to 6 months.

See the full recipe on the website!

See the full recipe on the website!

Enjoy!

Enjoy!

HomeGrownHappiness.co.nz

HomeGrownHappiness.co.nz