CILANTRO SAUCE

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Provided by Harold Mcgee

Categories quick, condiments, dips and spreads

Time 30m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup whole almonds, shelled
3 cups cilantro leaves and tender stems (about 2 bunches), rinsed
1 or 2 garlic cloves, smashed
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, more as needed
2/3 cup grated aged sheep's milk cheese like Nisa, Serpa or pecorino-Toscano
Salt
freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Roast nuts on a sheet until golden, 8 to 10 minutes. When cool, transfer to a food processor with the cilantro and garlic to taste.
Process until nuts are coarsely ground; scrape sides if needed. With motor on, add oil in fine stream; pulse until smooth. Turn off motor, add cheese and pulse several times until just mixed. If too thick, add oil. Season with salt and pepper. Serve right away with pasta, grilled meats, vegetables or soups, or freeze.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 869, UnsaturatedFat 65 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 84 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 651 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams