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Cilantro Pesto

A variation on the traditional Italian pesto that uses cilantro instead of basil. This is a great accompaniment to fish or vegetable tacos.

Yield: About 3/4 Cup
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Ingredients

1 cup packed coarse chopped cilantro leaves
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
1 medium garlic clove
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

Combine all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Refrigerate in a tightly sealed container up to 3 days.
Posted: 2/25/2009 5:04:34 PM

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