CILANTRO-LEMON PESTO

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A zesty twist to traditional pesto - This is an a great sauce to slather over a filet of salmon before baking, or to use for topping seafood with after cooking, tossing with pasta or rice, or pouring over steamed vegetables. It keeps its vivid green color, unlike basil pesto which tends to turn brownish.

Provided by Whats Cooking

Categories     Sauces

Time 5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup pecorino romano cheese, shredded
2 cups fresh cilantro
1/3 cup pine nuts
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 lemon, juice of
salt

Steps:

  • Combine ingredients in food processor.
  • Puree until ingredients are fully combined and the pesto has a smooth texture with no significant lumps (may still be just a little gritty). You may add additional olive oil if you like.
  • May be served hot or at room temperature. Leftovers can be frozen in small tupperware containers or ice cube trays and thawed when you're ready to use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.1, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 2.2, Carbohydrate 1.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.3, Protein 0.9

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