Mango Pesto

Ingredients

• 1.5 packed cups of fresh basil
• 1 garlic clove
• ¼ cup toasted pine nuts, plus extra to go on top
• ⅓ cup diced mango
• juice of 1 small lemon
• ⅓ cup olive oil
• pinch of red pepper flakes
• salt & pepper
• sliced cucumbers, for serving

Instructions

1. In a small food processor, place the basil, garlic, pine nuts, HALF the mango, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pulse until everything is incorporated. Add the olive oil and pulse a few more times. Taste and adjust seasonings.
2. Pour the pesto into a small bowl and stir in the remaining diced mango, extra pine nuts, and a few pinches of red pepper flakes.
3. Serve with sliced cucumbers or crostini