Cilantro pesto

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So I had a batch of cilantro and wanted to make pesto out of it

1 Bunch of cilantro tops and stems-- I found that the stems will add just a touch of bitterness ( ? )
2 cloves garlic
2 green onions
1/4 C Parm cheese
1/4 C Pignoli
2 limes juiced

S and P

I think if i would have used cashews …it may have offset the bitterness of the stems?

Probably going to marinade some chicken thighs for some stuffed Green chili’s with rice and cheese .

Today I made a Cannellini Bean /pesto/ sweet pickled Jalapenos/ lime marinated cherry tomatoes/ sunflower seed side dish… pretty tasty if you like cilatro?


What would you do?

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Paul - I made a delicious cilantro pesto over the summer, but did not use nuts or cheese at all. A tablespoon of jalapeno added some bite. I just used the cilantro leaves.

I served it over pasta, added grilled shrimp, and topped the dish with Cotija cheese.

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I make cilantro pesto with leaves and stem, olive oil, roasted pumpkin seeds, serrano chilis, lemon or lime zest, garlic and parmesan.

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I thought about adding a bit of Cayenne Pepper and Sue I like the pumpkin seed idea.

Paul