Cilantro Jalapeno Pesto

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5.0

36 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    113 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Cilantro Jalapeno Pesto

This cilantro jalapeño pesto is fresh, spicy, flavorful, and healthy, without being overwhelmingly cilantro-ey. It takes only 5 minutes and about $3!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1/2 cup almonds whole, sliced, or slivered
  • 1 bunch cilantro large stems removed
  • 1 Jalapeño seeds removed, if you want a mild pesto
  • 1 clove garlic
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus more if necessary
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Instructions

  1. If using whole almonds, pulse in food processor until coarsely ground. Otherwise, skip to step two.
  2. Place all ingredients except for olive oil in food processor and turn on.
  3. While food processor is running, add olive oil (1/4 cup). If consistency of pesto is too thick, add more olive oil until you have the desired consistency.

Notes

  • Storage: Store in an airtight container or jar in the fridge for one week or in the freezer for 6 months.
  • How to add cheese: I recommend adding 1/2 cup of crumbled cotija or queso freso if you prefer cheese in your pesto.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 113kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 79mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 152IU (3%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 113 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 113kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 79mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 152IU 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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