Photo: Mike Kenneally
Cilantro Pesto
7 ingredients
5 min
6
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This pesto packs big flavor in every bite. Use it as a dip for chips, spoon it over pasta, use it in place of sauce on pizza, in tacos, fajitas, or anywhere else you want a big punch of cilantro flavor.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
402
Calories
13g
Protein
36g
Fat
11g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Pistachio | 1 oz (28g / ~49 kernels) | 159 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Cheese | 1 oz (28g) cheddar | 113 |
| 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 whole Bunch Fresh Cilantro, Washed
- 2 cloves Garlic, Smashed And Peeled
- ⅓ cups Grated Cotija Cheese
- ½ cups Roasted, Salted, Shelled Pistachios
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ½ teaspoons Fresh Black Pepper
- ½ cups Light Olive Oil
Directions
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By tastykitchen ·
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