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Cilantro Pesto Recipe

A fresh and vibrant cilantro pesto that's perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or as a dip.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups Cilantro leaves
  • ½ cup Olive oil
  • ¼ cup Pine nuts
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • ½ cup Grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon Salt

Instructions 

  1. 1. Combine cilantro, olive oil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and salt in a blender or food processor.
  2. 2. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
  3. 3. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Cilantro, Pesto
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