cilantro pesto

Name: Cilantro Pesto
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 3 cup(s) fresh cilantro; 1/2 cup(s) pistachio,pinon or pumpkin seeds raw is best; 2-3 - cloves garlic; 1/4 cup(s) olive oil, extra virgin; 1 - juice of 1 lemon or lime; 2 pinch(es) sea salt; 1 - finely diced jalapeno; 1/2 cup(s) parmigiano-reggiano, grated or feta cheese

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Khristi Chiarella

Boulder, CO

Updated on Jul 12, 2011

A garden summer time favorite as I always have too much cilantro growing! I use this on grilled shrimp, chicken, steaks,as a marinade and even on eggs. It's versatile and good for you. Can use as a tappenade as well...

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prep time 10 Min

cook time

method Food Processor

yield 3-4 serving(s)

Ingredients

3 cups fresh cilantro
1/2 cup pistachio,pinon or pumpkin seeds raw is best
2-3 - cloves garlic
1/4 cup olive oil, extra virgin
1 - juice of 1 lemon or lime
2 pinches sea salt
1 - finely diced jalapeno
1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano, grated or feta cheese

How To Make cilantro pesto

Step 1

Blend all ingredients in food processor until mixed well.Let stand for 1 hour in refrigerator before using. can be used immediately for a marinade.
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