Best Cilantro Pecan Pesto Recipes
PECAN CILANTRO PESTO
This is a variation of the classic pesto made with cilantro and pecans rather than basil and pine nuts.
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Time 10m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Remove and discard the big stems from the cilantro and place it into the bowl of a food processor. Add garlic and pecans. Pulse until finely chopped. Season with pepper and then continue to process while drizzling in the olive oil to your desired consistency.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 454.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Fat 48.6 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 13.9 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
CILANTRO PECAN PESTO
Steps:
- Process cilantro, garlic, and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a food processor until a rough paste forms. Add pecans, pine nuts, and cheese, and process until blended, stopping to scrape down sides. With processor running, pour remaining oil through food chute in a slow, steady stream; process until smooth. Cover and chill up to 5 days or freeze up to 1 month, if desired.
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