Easy homemade cilantro pesto made with fresh cilantro, pepitas, olive oil, lime juice, and garlic. Serve with grilled meats, tacos, vegetables, eggs, salads, and more!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Total Time10 minutesmins
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: pesto
Servings: 16
Calories: 48kcal
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Ingredients
1cuppacked cilantro leaves
1/3cupolive oil or avocado oil
1/3cuppepitas
1clovegarlic
Juice of 1 large lime
Kosher salt and black pepper,to taste
Instructions
In a blender or food processor, combine the cilantro, olive oil, pepitas, garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. Taste and add more salt and pepper if necessary.
Notes
If you want a kick, you can add in one diced jalapeño.