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Cilantro and Walnut Pesto

The lemon juice enhances the fresh cilantro flavor. The walnuts add a dose of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids. This tasty pesto can use drizzled on grilled vegetables, fish, or chicken, added into gazpacho soup, or even used as a dipping sauce for Parmesan-crusted crackers.

Key Nutrients: Vitamin K, omega-3 fats, copper, manganese, molybdenum, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, biotin

Prep Time
5 minutes
Yield
1 cup

Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 cups of cilantro, leaves only
  • ¼ cup walnuts, toasted
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil

Directions

  • In a food processor, add the garlic pulse until minced. Add cilantro, walnuts, Parmesan cheese, lemon zest and juice, and salt process until smooth, scraping sides often. With the motor running, add olive oil in a thin stream until it is all incorporated.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

  • Calories
    165
  • Total fat
    17g
  • Saturated fat
    3g
  • Trans fat
    0g
  • Polyunsaturated fat
    3g
  • Monounsaturated fat
    11g
  • Cholesterol
    4mg
  • Sodium
    370mg
  • Total Carbohydrate
    2g
  • Dietary fiber
    1g
  • Sugar
    0g
  • Protein
    3g
  • Vitamin A
    25ug
  • Calcium
    65mg
  • Iron
    0mg