Description
Cilantro pesto is a vibrant, flavorful sauce that brightens up any dish in just minutes. With the fresh aroma of cilantro combined with rich pine nuts and zesty lemon, this versatile condiment is perfect for pastas, grilled meats, or as a dip for snacks. Whip it up in under 10 minutes and transform your meals into culinary masterpieces.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
- In a food processor, combine cilantro, toasted pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice. Pulse until finely chopped.
- With the processor running on low, gradually drizzle in olive oil until the desired consistency is reached.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: For a nut-free version, substitute pine nuts with sunflower seeds. Add chili flakes for a spicy kick or use walnuts for a different flavor profile.