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Cilantro Pesto

This quick and easy cilantro pesto recipe is the perfect way to use up any extra cilantro you have. Serve on grilled meat, seafood, pasta and more!

Prep 5m
Total 5m
Yield 12 servings

🥄 Ingredients

  • 3 cups loosely packed cilantro
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/3 cup cotija cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice ((about 1 1/2 limes))
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender and pulse until mostly smooth.

📊 Nutrition (per serving)

120 kcal Calories
2 g Carbs
2 g Protein
12 g Fat

Nutritional values are estimates from the original source.