Photo: Mike Kenneally
Cilantro Pesto
7 ingredients
10 min + 5 min
12
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Fresh cilantro whipped into pesto with a little toasted almonds, cotija cheese and garlic. Perfect as a spread on toasted bread rounds or as topping for fish, chicken, steak … really, the options are endless.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
262
Calories
8g
Protein
24g
Fat
7g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Cheese | 1 oz (28g) cheddar | 113 |
| Lime | juice of 1 lime (44ml) | 11 |
| Almond | 1 almond (1.2g) | 7 |
| Clove | 1 tsp ground (2g) | 7 |
| 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
- ½ cups (heaping) Blanched, Slivered Almonds
- 1 clove Fresh Garlic, Smashed And Peeled
- 2 bunches Fresh Cilantro Leaves, Washed And Patted Dry
- 3 Tablespoons Cotija Cheese
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 whole Lime, Juiced
- ½ cups Olive Oil (more For A Thinner Consistency)
Directions
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By tastykitchen ·
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