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Cilantro Pesto





Yields
Makes 1/2 to 2/3 cup

Notes: Use in one of the cheese tortas or mix with 3 tablespoons olive oil and serve as a spread for bread.

 1 1/2 cups cups coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
 1/3 cup salted roasted peanuts
 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot chili flakes
 1/2 to 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
  Salt and pepper
Step 1
1

In a food processor, whirl cilantro, peanuts, chili flakes, and garlic. (Or with a knife, mince cilantro, nuts, chili, and garlic.) Add salt and pepper to taste.

Step 2
2

Nutritional analysis per tablespoon.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories28
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.4g4%

Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 21mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 1g1%

Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
Protein 1.3g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.