CREAMY CILANTRO PESTO

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Creamy cilantro pesto is great as a topping for chicken, Use it as a dip at your party, pesto pizza or you can use it as it was intended...on pasta or gnocchi. Very yummy and a great way for kids to get in veggies and dairy! it makes your kitchen smell so good,....it reminded me of spring. I hope you enjoy! ***This makes about 3 cups of pesto** **Can also be stored for up to 5 days in refrigerator**

Provided by Culinary Connoisseur

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 3 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 bunch cilantro (the large stems cut off near the bottom of the bunch)
1/2 cup walnuts (chopped)
3 -4 large garlic cloves (whole)
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 bunch green onion (green parts only)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup broccoli (about 1 crown,stems removed)
2 tablespoons basil (dried)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese (ok to use bottled kind for spaghetti)
1/2 cup vegetable oil (can use olive if you want)
3 tablespoons laughing cow swiss cheese (approximately 3 wedges, individually wrapped soft spread)

Steps:

  • Put cilantro, walnuts, garlic, lemon juice, green onions, and salt in the blender.
  • Blend until formed into a smooth paste.
  • Add Broccoli, Oil and basil, Blend until smooth.
  • Last add Parmesan Cheese and the Swiss cheese. **If at this point the mixture is too thick add more oil and lemon juice a little at a time -- remember a little goes a long way.
  • Pulse on high until it has turned into a creamy consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.9, Fat 42, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 15.7, Sodium 362.9, Carbohydrate 9, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2.1, Protein 10

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