Cilantro Pesto
Cilantro Pesto
Wondering what to do with all that extra cilantro in the fridge? Turn it into a fresh, bright pesto and go to town drizzling it over grilled meat, whole wheat spaghetti and roasted vegetables, among so many other options.This recipe is from True Food Kitchen in Boca Raton, Florida, and was originally published in the South Florida Sun Sentinel.
Prep Time
10
minutes
Cook Time
1
minute
Servings
8
Total time: 11 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 bunches cilantro, washed and chopped
- 1/4 cup roasted and salted pumpkin seeds
- 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 cup grapeseed oil
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Directions
- Step 1: To a blender, add 2 bunches chopped cilantro, 1/4 cup roasted and salted pumpkin seeds, 1 teaspoon chopped garlic, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice, 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice, 1/2 cup grapeseed oil and 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil.
- Step 2: Puree until smooth.