CILANTRO-SPINACH PESTO

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Cilantro makes a wonderful pesto and is a nice change to traditional basil pesto. Use on pasta or as a spread on crackers or bread. To spice this up - add cayenne or red pepper flakes to the food processor.

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Categories     Spreads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 bunch fresh spinach
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro
3 clove garlic, minced
1/3 c parmesan cheese, grated
1/3 c olive oil
1/4 c walnuts
salt and pepper to taste -- parmesan will add some salt so consider that when adding additional salt to pesto

Steps:

  • 1. Rinse spinach and cilantro and pat dry with paper towels. Remove stems from spinach and coarsely chop both.
  • 2. Combine spinach, cilantro, garlic, cheese and walnuts in a food processor; process until finely chopped.
  • 3. Add olive oil in a stream on high speed until smooth. `
  • 4. Use this pesto on pasta or as a spread on bread or crackers.

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