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Mint & Almond Pesto (with Chicken or Lamb)

Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 1 cup of pesto, with lamb / chicken serves 2

Ingredients

  • 1 large bunch mint
  • 1 small clove garlic
  • 3 handfuls almonds
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 small chicken breasts or 6-8 lamb cutlets
  • 1 bag salad leaves

Instructions

  • Remove mint leaves from stems. Puree mint leaves, garlic and almonds in a food processor until finely chopped.
  • Add oil and a little lemon juice and mix by hand. Taste and season with salt, pepper and extra lemon if needed.
  • Heat a frying pan or your BBQ on a medium high heat. Add lamb or chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Turn the lamb / chicken and cook for another 3-4 minutes or until you’re happy.
  • To serve, divide cutlets / chicken between 2 plates and top with pesto and salad on the side.