Cilantro Pesto

📜 Collection: Unknown Eight | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Sauces A vibrant and versatile cilantro pesto loaded with garlic, parmesan, pine nuts, and jalapeños. Delicious tossed with pasta, potatoes, or potstickers, or brushed over French bread.

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Prep Time	Cook Time	Inactive / Chill Time	Yield / Servings
15 mins	0 mins	None	8 servings

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🔪 Key Equipment

• Food processor
• Metal blade

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Ingredients

Pesto Ingredients

Measurements	Ingredients	Prep / Notes
1 clove	Garlic	Whole
4 oz	Parmesan	Grated or cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups	Cilantro	Roughly chopped
1/4 cup	Pine nuts	Whole
1 tbsp	Jalapeños	Diced
1/4 tsp	Salt	None
3/4 cup	Olive oil	None

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Instructions

Step 1: Processing the Pesto

1. Using a food processor fitted with the metal blade, add 1 clove garlic and 4 oz parmesan (either grated or cut into 1 inch cubes). Process until they are minced.
2. Add 2 cups cilantro, 1/4 cup pine nuts, 1 tbsp jalapeños, and 1/4 tsp salt, and process until finely minced.
3. With the motor running, slowly add 3/4 cup olive oil until fully incorporated.

Step 2: Serving and Usage

4. Toss with hot pasta, potatoes, vegetables, or pot stickers—only enough to barely coat.
5. Alternatively, drizzle a little on cooked cold meat or chicken, or cut a loaf of French bread lengthwise, brush on a little cilantro pesto, and bake or broil until it is heated and crisp.

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💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.

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