Mexican•quick
Cilantro Pesto
This quick and easy cilantro pesto recipe is the perfect way to use up any extra cilantro you have. Serve on grilled meat, seafood, pasta and more!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 4 min
- Yield
- 12 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
12
- 3 cup loosely packed cilantro
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/3 cup cotija cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 3 tbsp lime juice ((about 1 1/2 limes))
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender and pulse until mostly smooth.