Enjoy this flavorful pesto that’s made with cilantro and ready in just 20 minutes. A perfect condiment that can be served over grilled steaks.
Cilantro Pesto
- Prep Time 20 min
- Total 20 min
- Servings 37
- Ingredients 9
Ingredients
- 2 medium jalapeño chiles
- 2 bunches fresh cilantro
- 2/3 cup raw unsalted hulled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup shredded Manchego cheese (2 oz)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Instructions
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Step1Remove stems and seeds from jalapeños and large stems from cilantro.
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Step2In food processor, place 1/3 cup of the pumpkin seeds and 2 cloves of the garlic. Cover; process until finely chopped. 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.
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Step3Spoon pesto into medium bowl. Repeat procedure with remaining half of ingredients. Stir in cheese, salt and pepper. Store tightly covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition
72
Calories
7g
Total Fat
1g
Protein
1g
Total Carbohydrate
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 72
- Total Fat
- 7g
- 0%
- Saturated Fat
- 1g
- 0%
- Sodium
- 75mg
- 0%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 1g
- 0%
- Dietary Fiber
- 0g
- 0%
- Protein
- 1g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 0%
- 0%
- Vitamin C
- 0%
- 0%
- Calcium
- 0%
- 0%
- Iron
- 0%
- 0%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Fat;Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens
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