Cilantro Pesto
Ingredients
-
3
cups
fresh cilantro leaves + tender stems
-
⅓
cup
nuts (almonds + pumpkin seeds)
-
½
cup
parmesan cheese (optional)
-
1–2
cloves
garlic
-
2–3
tablespoons
lemon or lime juice
-
⅓
cup
olive oil
-
¼
teaspoon
sea salt
-
¼
teaspoon
black pepper
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine all ingredients.
- Pulse for about a minute until the mixture begins to break down and combine, aiming for a slightly grainy texture.
- Serve the pesto tossed with pasta, spread on bread, or as a topping for soup and roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
approximately 8
Calories
149
Total fat
14.9g
Total carbohydrates
2.2g
Total protein
3.3g
Sodium
160.4mg
Cholesterol
3.6mg
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