CILANTRO-PEPITA PESTO
This flavorful recipe is one of the ways I came up with to use all the cilantro in my garden. Serve it with pasta, tortilla chips for dipping or in any dish that needs perking up. -Ami Okasinski, Memphis, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 20m
Yield 1-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the first five ingredients in a food processor; cover and pulse just until chopped. Add the lime and lemon juices and salt; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 130mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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Adeel Tanoli
[email protected]This pesto is a great way to add some extra flavor to your favorite dishes. I love using it to make pesto pasta, pesto pizza, and pesto chicken. It's also great as a dip for vegetables or crackers.
Sabbir Rahman
[email protected]I love this pesto! It's so easy to make and it tastes great on everything. I especially love it on grilled chicken or fish.
Dauda Abdul Razack
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cilantro, but I decided to give this pesto a try anyway. I'm glad I did! The cilantro flavor is very subtle, and it's balanced out by the other ingredients. I really enjoyed this pesto.
Kusum Xetri
[email protected]This pesto is a great way to change up your usual pesto routine. The cilantro and pepitas add a unique and delicious flavor that will make your taste buds happy.
Shelby Boyd
[email protected]This pesto is a great way to add some extra nutrients to your diet. Cilantro is packed with vitamins and minerals, and pepitas are a good source of protein and healthy fats. I feel good about eating this pesto knowing that it's good for me.
Ibrahim Musa
[email protected]I love the bright green color of this pesto. It's so vibrant and inviting. It also tastes as good as it looks. I used it to make a pesto pasta salad, and it was a huge hit at my potluck.
Grant Lock
[email protected]This pesto is a great way to use up leftover cilantro. I always have a bunch of cilantro in my fridge, and I'm always looking for new ways to use it. This pesto is a great option because it's so easy to make and it tastes great.
Saith Anas
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting pesto recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The cilantro and pepitas add a unique and delicious flavor that I've never tasted in a pesto before. I'll definitely be making this again.
Muhammed Amdadul
[email protected]This pesto is a great way to add some extra flavor to your favorite dishes. I love using it to make pesto pasta, pesto pizza, and pesto chicken. It's also great as a dip for vegetables or crackers.
Nimchi Alexandre
[email protected]I've been making this pesto for years, and it's always a favorite. It's so easy to make and it tastes great on everything. I highly recommend it!
Sophie Dixon
[email protected]I made this pesto for a party last weekend, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I served it with grilled chicken and vegetables, and it was the perfect complement to the meal.
matla manabalala
[email protected]This is the best pesto I've ever had! I love the combination of cilantro and pepitas. It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on everything from pasta to pizza to chicken. It's always a hit.
mayra pena
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cilantro, but I decided to give this pesto a try anyway. I'm glad I did! The cilantro flavor is very subtle, and it's balanced out by the other ingredients. I really enjoyed this pesto.
rabi bmet
[email protected]This pesto is a great way to add some extra nutrients to your diet. Cilantro is packed with vitamins and minerals, and pepitas are a good source of protein and healthy fats. I feel good about eating this pesto knowing that it's good for me.
Mamoon Ababneh
[email protected]I love the bright green color of this pesto. It's so vibrant and inviting. It also tastes as good as it looks. I used it to make a pesto pasta salad, and it was a huge hit at my potluck.
Nombulelo Maweyi
[email protected]This pesto is a great way to use up leftover cilantro. I always have a bunch of cilantro in my fridge, and I'm always looking for new ways to use it. This pesto is a great option because it's so easy to make and it tastes great.
MR. Das
[email protected]I've never been a huge fan of pesto, but this cilantro pepita pesto has changed my mind. It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on pasta, chicken, and even as a dip for vegetables. It's a keeper!
Mercy Kemxt
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how easy it was to make this pesto. I didn't have any pepitas on hand, so I used sunflower seeds instead, and it turned out great. I'll definitely be making this again.
Marialus Andrade
[email protected]This cilantro pepita pesto is a delightful twist on the classic basil pesto. The nutty flavor of the pepitas adds a rich and creamy texture, while the cilantro brings a unique freshness. I used it to toss with pasta, and it was a hit with my family.