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    Home » Condiments

    The Most Delicious Cilantro Pesto (Nut-Free)

    Published: Jun 11, 2016 · Modified: Apr 24, 2020 by Kristen Wood

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    Super healthy, easy, delicious and vibrant green Cilantro Pesto perfect as a dip, topping, on pizza and pasta or any way you would use your favorite condiment! Nut-free.

     Super healthy, easy, delicious and vibrant green Cilantro Pesto perfect as a dip, topping, on pizza and pasta or any way you would use your favorite condiment! #pesto #cilantro #cilantropesto #sauce #green #healthy #condiment #vegetarian

    Oh my, is this delish! I whipped up this delightful pesto when I had an excess of cilantro, and boy am I glad that I did...

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    Not only is it magnificently tasty, it is amazingly versatile too. I've used it as a dip, a pizza sauce, and a topping for quinoa, and all were out of this world delicious!

    And, did you know that cilantro has many amazing superpower medicinal benefits? Not only does it contain a lot of antioxidants, it also lowers bad cholesterol levels & detoxifies heavy metals from the body! How can you go wrong there?!

    I will definitely be making this refreshing little creation a lot in the future, and if you choose to give it a go, I am certain you will too. . .

     Super healthy, easy, delicious and vibrant green Cilantro Pesto perfect as a dip, topping, on pizza and pasta or any way you would use your favorite condiment! #pesto #cilantro #cilantropesto #sauce #green #healthy #condiment #vegetarian

     Super healthy, easy, delicious and vibrant green Cilantro Pesto perfect as a dip, topping, on pizza and pasta or any way you would use your favorite condiment! #pesto #cilantro #cilantropesto #sauce #green #healthy #condiment #vegetarian

     Super healthy, easy, delicious and vibrant green Cilantro Pesto perfect as a dip, topping, on pizza and pasta or any way you would use your favorite condiment! #pesto #cilantro #cilantropesto #sauce #green #healthy #condiment #vegetarian

     Super healthy, easy, delicious and vibrant green Cilantro Pesto perfect as a dip, topping, on pizza and pasta or any way you would use your favorite condiment! #pesto #cilantro #cilantropesto #sauce #green #healthy #condiment #vegetarian

     Super healthy, easy, delicious and vibrant green Cilantro Pesto perfect as a dip, topping, on pizza and pasta or any way you would use your favorite condiment! #pesto #cilantro #cilantropesto #sauce #green #healthy #condiment #vegetarian

    If you try this recipe please let me know! Leave a comment, rate it, share this post, use Pinterest's "tried it" feature, or take a photo, & tag me on Instagram and I'll share it! Thank you so much! <3

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    Cilantro Pesto

    Super healthy, easy, delicious and vibrant green Cilantro Pesto perfect as a dip, topping, on pizza and pasta or any way you would use your favorite condiment!


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    Course: Condiments
    Cuisine: Italian, Vegetarian
    Diet: Gluten Free, Halal, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1 cup
    Author: Kristen Wood

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups cilantro stems trimmed
    • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
    • 1/3 cup parmesan cheese shredded
    • 3 garlic cloves
    • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
    • 3 tbs apple cider vinegar
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
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    Instructions

    • Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender & mix until smooth.
    • Store in an airtight glass container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

    Notes

    Salted or unsalted sunflower seeds can be used. Just be certain to adjust the added salt accordingly (by taste).

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 342mg
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    1. Peter says

      April 20, 2022 at 7:24 am

      I use pistachios in place of sunflower seads

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