Directions:
- Heat the walnuts in skillet over medium heat to toast. They are done when they smell slightly toasty and nutty.
- Meanwhile, get to chopping. Start with the garlic then gradually add in the cilantro, cheese, and evenutally the walnuts when toasted. Chop until the mixture is very fine, almost a paste. Add the seasonings, zest and juice and mix.
- Pour a drizzle of olive oil over the pesto slowly until it is saturated. Taste it and adjust the seasonings to your liking.
- When serving, reserve 1/4 cup hot cooking liquid and toss in a bowl with the hot pasta or veggies. Do not cook or it will lose a lot of its flavor. Add extra oil and lemon juice or rice vinegar to make it a dressing. A good dressing ratio is 2 parts oil to one part acid.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 73.32 Kcal (307 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 69.78 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 7.75g | 12% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.9mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 312.42mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 12.79mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbs | 0.71g | 0% | |
| Sugars | 0.09g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1g | 0% | |
| Protein | 0.57g | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 19.3mg | 2% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 541.85 Kcal (2269 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 515.65 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 57.29g | 12% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 6.65mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2308.68mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 94.52mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbs | 5.27g | 0% | |
| Sugars | 0.63g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.75g | 0% | |
| Protein | 4.23g | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 8.5mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 142.8mg | 2% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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