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Spicy Cilantro Pesto

By: Amber

"A different twist on pesto."

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (9)

Prep Time:
10 Min

Cook Time:
10 Min

Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 cup

Ingredients

1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic
2 cups fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
salt and ground black pepper to taste (optional)

Directions

Toast almonds in small skillet over medium-low heat until light golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the garlic cloves in the hot oil until softened, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool to room temperature; chop.
Pulse the almonds, garlic, and cilantro together in a food processor until roughly chopped. Slowly stream the 1/2 cup olive oil into the mixture with the food processor running continually. Add the lemon juice, red pepper, salt and pepper and continue processing until smooth.