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Cilantro Pesto Recipe


Cilantro Pesto Recipe
Came up with this the other day. Feel free to tweak it and give me some criticism.

Syrus

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Ingredients
  • 1/2 bunch Cilantro
  • 1 scallion stalk, chopped
  • 1/3 c roasted, unsalted peanuts
  • 1/4 c parmesan, coarsely chopped
  • 2 Thai bird chilis
  • Juice from 1/2 a lime
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper, ground
  • 1/2 c extra virgin olive oil

Directions
  1. Combine cilantro, scallion, peanuts, chilis, and lime juice in a blender or food processor until coarse.
  2. Add parmesan, salt and pepper and combine while slowly pouring in olive oil.

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Comments


I love the herb cilantro


Sounds yummy


What are Thai bird chilis? peppers?


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Alterations


I used pistachios instead of peanuts (that's what I had on hand) and red pepper flakes instead of the bird chilis. Served over soba noodles. Yum!


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