Heirloom caprese w/ mint pesto

Ingredients

• 1 ball of fresh mozzarella
• salt & pepper
• optional - red pepper flakes & sprouts for garnish

mint pesto: (this makes extra)

• a huge handful of mint
• a few basil leaves
• 1 small garlic clove
• ¼ cup pine nuts
• juice & zest of 1 small lemon
• ¼ - ⅓ cup olive oil
• salt & pepper

Instructions

1. In a small food processor, blend together the mint, basil, garlic, pine nuts, lemon, salt and pepper. Drizzle in the olive oil until and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings.
2. Slice tomatoes and cheese and arrange on a plate. Season with salt and pepper, then drizzle pesto over the top.
3. Store extra pesto in the fridge.

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