Cilantro Pesto
User Reviews
4.8
27 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
16
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Calories
48 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Mexican
Cilantro Pesto
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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
- 1 cup cilantro leaves packed
- 1/3 cup olive oil or avocado oil
- 1/3 cup Pepitas
- 1 clove garlic
- lime juice of 1 large
- salt to taste, Kosher salt
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt
Instructions
- 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
(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%)
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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Overall Rating
4.8
27 reviews
Excellent
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