Creamy Cilantro Pesto

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Creamy Cilantro Pesto – a delicious recipe with cilantro, walnuts, garlic, lemon juice, green onion, salt. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Servings: persons

1 bunch cilantro (the large stems cut off near the bottom of the bunch)
1/2 cup walnuts (chopped)
3 -4 large garlic cloves (whole)
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 bunch green onion (green parts only)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup broccoli (about 1 crown,stems removed)
2 tablespoons basil (dried)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese (ok to use bottled kind for spaghetti)
1/2 cup vegetable oil (can use olive if you want)
3 tablespoons laughing cow swiss cheese (approximately 3 wedges, individually wrapped soft spread)

1
Put cilantro, walnuts, garlic, lemon juice, green onions, and salt in the blender.
2
Blend until formed into a smooth paste.
3
Add Broccoli, Oil and basil, Blend until smooth.
4
Last add Parmesan Cheese and the Swiss cheese. **If at this point the mixture is too thick add more oil and lemon juice a little at a time -- remember a little goes a long way.
5
Pulse on high until it has turned into a creamy consistency.

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* Estimated from ingredient keywords · ingredients matched · Values are approximate and per serving (÷ 4).

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

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Servings
4 servings
Category
General

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