Cilantro Pesto

User Reviews

4.8

27 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    16

  • Calories

    48 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Cilantro Pesto

Easy homemade cilantro pesto made with fresh cilantro, pepitas, olive oil, lime juice, and garlic. Serve with grilled meats, tacos, vegetables, eggs, salads, and more!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 cup packed cilantro leaves
  • 1/3 cup olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1/3 cup Pepitas
  • 1 clove garlic
  • Juice of 1 large lime
  • Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
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Instructions

  1. In a blender or food processor, combine the cilantro, olive oil, pepitas, garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. Taste and add more salt and pepper if necessary.

Notes

  • If you want a kick, you can add in one diced jalapeño.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 48kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 17mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 68IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 2mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 48 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 48kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 17mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 68IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 2mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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