Cilantro Pesto


Cilantro Pesto
Makes: 16 servings Serving size: 1  tablespoon Yield: Makes 1 cup
Prep 10 mins
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Cilantro Pesto
Ingredients
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, halved (seeded, if desired)
  • 1 large bunch bunch fresh cilantro leaves, stems removed (about 2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup  loosely packed fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup  loosely packed fresh mint leaves
  • 2 large cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup  extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup  water
  • 1 - 2 tablespoons  lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon  sea salt
Directions

1. In a food processor bowl, place the jalapeno, cilantro, basil, mint, and garlic. Cover and process with several on-off turns until finely chopped. With processor running, gradually add oil and water. Stir in lime juice and salt. (Or, finely chop the jalapeno, herbs, and garlic. Place in a bowl and stir in the oil, water, lime juice, and salt.) Makes 1 cup (sixteen, 1-tablespoon servings).

Nutrition Facts (Cilantro Pesto)
  • Servings Per Recipe 16,
  • cal. (kcal) 64,
  • Fat, total (g) 7,
  • sat. fat (g) 1,
  • carb. (g) 1,
  • vit. A (RE) 804,
  • vit. C (mg) 58,
  • sodium (mg) 78,
  • calcium (mg) 91,
  • iron (mg) 2,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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