Dill Mint And Lemon Pesto Recipe

This "Pesto" Of spring herbs lets you add that burst of fresh, pesto-like flavor well before big bunches of fresh basil make classic pesto possible. Here spring herbs of dill and mint, augmented by the practically seasonless parsley, pack in a ton of flavor quite easily. Instead of pricey pine nuts, this recipe uses sweet pistachios. If you happen to have pine nuts on hand, by all means, go ahead and use them, but know that pistachios are less expensive and add a unique sweetness that works beautifully with these fresh herbs. Once you make this pesto (a feat that will take you all of 10 minutes or so), toss it with pasta (topping it with parmesan or simply a dollop of fresh cheese like ricotta or farmers cheese), spoon it over roasted chicken, serve it with grilled vegetables, or offer it on top of broiled or pan-fried fish. If you just want to eat it with a spoon, no one here will blame you