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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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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** Ingredients:
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) |
Directions:
1. Put cilantro, walnuts, garlic, lemon juice, green onions, and salt in the blender.
2. Blend until formed into a smooth paste.
3. Add Broccoli, Oil and basil, Blend until smooth.
4. 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.
5. Pulse on high until it has turned into a creamy consistency.
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