Cilantro, Lemon & Chili Pesto |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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A tasty pesto incorporating the flavours of cilantro, lemon & chili. Ideal served stirred into freshly cooked pasta, boiled new potatoes or spooned over freshly cooked fish. Ingredients:
5 1/2 ounces cilantro |
6 garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped |
2 1/2 ounces pine nuts |
5 ounces parmesan cheese, finely grated |
1 lemon, zest and juice |
1 red chili pepper, deseeded and roughly chopped |
1 cup olive oil |
salt & freshly ground black pepper |
Directions:
1. Place all the ingredients except for the oil and seasoning into a food processor and blitz until smooth.
2. Then with the motor running pour in the olive oil in a slow steady stream so that the sauce emulsifies.
3. Taste and season accordingly with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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