Mint pesto

Ingredients 1 cup mint leaves 1/2 cup roasted peanuts or walnuts 3 tbsp oil (olive oil best) 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional) Salt 2 tsp Chilli flakes 1 tsp Lemon juice 1/2 lemon Garlic 4 pieces Pulse in mixer till smooth paste. Add 1 tsp olive oil and refrigerate. Use with pasta, crackers, chicken etc. Quite as good as the basil and pine nuts pesto.