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Cilantro Jalapeno Pesto with Lime
Photo: Mike Kenneally

Cilantro Jalapeno Pesto with Lime

7 ingredients 10 min 3 /4 cup openrecipes
Cilantro Jalapeno Pesto with Lime

"This is a spicy alternative to classic basil pesto. You can control the spiciness by using less jalapeno and by removing the seeds and white membrane of the pepper before adding it to the pesto. If you like the spice, just throw it all in!"

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

466
Calories
15g
Protein
43g
Fat
11g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Pine 1 oz (28g) 191
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Walnut 1 walnut half (4g) 26
Lime juice of 1 lime (44ml) 11
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Jalapeno Pepper 1 pepper (14g) 4
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1

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 bunch fresh cilantro
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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