Cilantro Pesto

Name: Cilantro Pesto
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 37
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 bunches fresh cilantro; 4 cloves garlic; 2 mediums jalapeño chiles; 59 milliliters fresh lime juice; 57 grams 1/2 cup shredded Manchego cheese; 237 milliliters olive oil; 1 teaspoons freshly ground pepper; 1 teaspoons salt; 158 milliliters raw unsalted hulled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

You can never have too many condiment recipes, so give Cilantro Pesto a try. This recipe makes 37 servings with 19 calories, 1g of protein, and 2g of fat each. This recipe covers 1% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of manchego cheese, lime juice, salt, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and primal diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 20 minutes.

Instructions

Remove stems and seeds from jalapeños and large stems from cilantro.

Ingredients you will need

Cilantro

Seeds

In food processor, place 1/3 cup of the pumpkin seeds and 2 cloves of the garlic. Cover; process until finely chopped.

Ingredients you will need

Pumpkin Seeds

Clove

Garlic

Equipment you will use

Food Processor

Add 1 jalapeño, half of the cilantro and 2 tablespoons of the lime juice. Cover; process until coarsely pureed. With food processor running, pour 1/2 cup of the oil through feed tube; process until smooth.

Ingredients you will need

Lime Juice

Cilantro

Cooking Oil

Equipment you will use

Food Processor

Spoon pesto into medium bowl. Repeat procedure with remaining half of ingredients. Stir in cheese, salt and pepper. Store tightly covered in refrigerator.

Ingredients you will need

Salt And Pepper