Ingredients
- 11⁄2 cups fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems (2 bunches)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1⁄4 cup walnut pieces ( lightly toasted )
- 1 small jalapeño (halved and seeded )
- 1⁄4 cup freshly grated Parmesan or Asiago cheese
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Cilantro Pesto
Elisa Bosley | Delicious Living- Prep Time: 10 mins
Makes 3⁄4 cup
In addition to enhancing cooked noodles, this kicky blend can be spread over fish, added to fajitas, or dolloped on baked or mashed potatoes.
Directions
- Place first six ingredients (cilantro through salt) in a blender or food processor and blend. 2. Slowly add lemon juice, lime juice, and olive oil, and process until well mixed. Serve, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
PER SERVING (1 tablespoon): 51 cal, 5g fat (2g mono, 2g poly, 1g sat), 1mg chol, 2g protein, 1g carb, 0g fiber, 115mg sodium
