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Cilantro Pesto
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 10 Minutes
Servings: 4
Use as you would any pesto. An Emeril LaGasse recipe. Mixture can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and frozen for about 1 month.
Ingredients:
2 cups fresh cilantro, packed
3/4 cup pumpkin seeds, toasted
1/2 cup cotija cheese, grated
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon lime zest, grated
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
salt & freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
1. In a food processor, add cilantro, pumpkin seeds, cojita cheese and garlic; process until smooth.
2. While motor is running, slowly add oil.
3. Transfer mixture to a bowl, add lime zest, lime juice, 1 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
By RecipeOfHealth.com