Cilantro Pesto

Yields about 2/3 cup.

To learn more, read:
Small Plates, Mexican Style
by Sue Torres
from Fine Cooking
Issue 94
Last Edit Date: 11/23/2011 12:53:54 PM

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1 cup packed coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup sunflower or vegetable oil
2 Tbs. toasted pine nuts
1 medium clove garlic
1/2 tsp. kosher salt

Combine all the ingredients in a blender and purée until smooth. Set aside, or refrigerate in an air tight container for up to 3 days.

nutrition information (per serving):
Size : per 1 Tbs.; Calories (kcal): 90; Fat (g): 10; Fat Calories (kcal): 90; Saturated Fat (g): 1; Protein (g): 0; Monounsaturated Fat (g): 2; Carbohydrates (g): 0; Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 6; Sodium (mg): 45; Cholesterol (mg): 0; Fiber (g): 0;

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by kiyyum, 3/11/2013This is my new favorite pesto! I just had it on the Grilled Vegetable Tacos, and I think tomorrow I'll use it as a salad dressing on some romaine w/ pepitas and tortilla strips.

by butta211, 6/26/2011Delicious! I will definitely make this again to drizzle on veggies (didn't care for the taco recipe). Also used it on an egg white omelette with the zucchini I had left over. Amazing, just drizzled right over the top!

by arcticsandy, 5/28/2009I used sunflower seeds in place of pinenuts. They are more nutritional. And in place of sunflower oil, I used olive oil. These were ingredients I had on hand. The end result was delicious. However, I am sure the original recipe is great as well.

by Elonios, 12/6/2008