Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons tightly packed mint leaves
  • 2 tablespoons small capers, drained
  • 1 large garlic clove, smashed
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • Pinch of crushed red pepper
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup pitted mixed olives, such as Calamata and Cerignola
  • Freshly ground pepper

Method

  • In a food processor, pulse the mint with the capers, garlic, lemon zest and crushed red pepper.
  • With the machine on, add the olive oil in a thin stream.
  • Add the olives and pulse until coarsely chopped.
  • Season the pesto with pepper.