CULANTRO PESTO

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Make this new pesto recipe with a twist: It uses a staple Puerto Rican herb instead of the usual basil.

Provided by Von Diaz

Categories     Cilantro     Parsley     Sauce     Sauce Secrets     Herb     Puerto Rico

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons pine nuts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup packed fresh culantro leaves
1/3 cup grated Parmesan and/or Pecorino Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Combine the garlic, salt, pepper to taste, and pine nuts in a food processor. Add the oil and culantro and process until smooth. Add the cheese and pulse to incorporate. Store in an airtight container until ready to use, up to 1 week in the refrigerator or 4 months in the freezer.

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