Meat On The Side Cookbook

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    Feb202013

    Cilantro Pesto

     

     

    RECIPE:


    2 cups packed cilantro leaves

    ½ cup Parmesan cheese

    ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted

    1 teaspoon kosher salt

    1 jalapeno, roasted, seeds + ribs removed

    Juice of 1 lime

    3 cloves garlic

    ½ cup olive oil

     

    Put all ingredients in a food processor except for the olive oil.  Process till finely chopped.  Stream in olive oil while the food processor is on and allow everything to mix till well combined.

     

    Makes 1 and 1/4 cup

     

     

     

     

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