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Spicy Cilantro Pesto
Photo: Mike Kenneally

Spicy Cilantro Pesto

8 ingredients 10 min + 10 min 1 cup openrecipes
Spicy Cilantro Pesto

"A different twist on pesto."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

157
Calories
2g
Protein
15g
Fat
8g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Almond 1 almond (1.2g) 7
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 cups fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste (optional)

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