11⁄2 cups fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems (2 bunches)
2clovesgarlic
1⁄4 cupwalnut pieceslightly toasted
1small jalapeñohalved and seeded
1⁄4 cup freshly grated Parmesan or Asiago cheese
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
1tablespoonfresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lime juice
1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
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.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Cilantro Pesto
Amount Per Serving
Calories 151Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 1mg0%
Sodium 115mg5%
Total Carbohydrates 1g0%
Protein 2g4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.