Cilantro Pesto

by the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine

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Yield: Makes 4 servings (1 tablespoon each)
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Ingredients:
1
cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves

1
clove garlic, minced

2
tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1
tablespoon pine nuts or slivered almonds

1
tablespoon olive oil

1
tablespoon lemon juice

1/4
teaspoon fennel seeds



Preparation:
1.
Combine all ingredients in food processor or blender; process until almost smooth, adding 1 teaspoon water at a time, if necessary, until mixture is medium to thick consistency.





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