Cilantro-Pecan Pesto Layered Mediterranean Dip Recipe

Name: Cilantro-Pecan Pesto Layered Mediterranean Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1- 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro Leaves; 2 cloves Garlic, Chopped; ⅓ cups Olive Oil, Divided; 2 Tablespoons Pecans, Chopped; 2 Tablespoons Pine Nuts; 1/4 cups Shredded Parmesan Cheese; 2 cups Hummus, Any Flavor (I Like To Use Roasted Red Pepper); 1/2 cups Baby Cucumber, Chopped; 1/2 cups Red Onion, Chopped; 1/2 cups Kalamata Olives, Chopped; 1/2 cups Grape Tomatoes, Chopped; Pita Chips; Feta Cheese; Roasted Pine Nuts; Cilantro

Servings: persons

1- 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro Leaves
2 cloves Garlic, Chopped
⅓ cups Olive Oil, Divided
2 Tablespoons Pecans, Chopped
2 Tablespoons Pine Nuts
1/4 cups Shredded Parmesan Cheese
2 cups Hummus, Any Flavor (I Like To Use Roasted Red Pepper)
1/2 cups Baby Cucumber, Chopped
1/2 cups Red Onion, Chopped
1/2 cups Kalamata Olives, Chopped
1/2 cups Grape Tomatoes, Chopped
Pita Chips
Feta Cheese
Roasted Pine Nuts
Cilantro

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For the pesto:
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Process cilantro, garlic and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a food processor until a rough paste forms.
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Add pecans, pine nuts and cheese, and process until blended, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
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With the processor running, pour the remaining oil through the food chute in a slow, steady stream; process until smooth.
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Pesto can be chilled for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 1 month, if desired.
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Yields 3/4 cup.
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For assembling the layered dip:
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Spread pesto on a platter.
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Layer the remaining ingredients on top of the pesto in the order listed.
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Top with the garnish ingredients.
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Serve with pita chips.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1- 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro Leaves, 2 cloves Garlic, Chopped, ⅓ cups Olive Oil, Divided, 2 Tablespoons Pecans, Chopped, and more.

Yes, Cilantro-Pecan Pesto Layered Mediterranean Dip falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Cilantro-Pecan Pesto Layered Mediterranean Dip

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