Cilantro Peanut Pesto

A flavorful change from standard basil pesto, this zesty Asian-inspired sauce is great on grains, pasta, and more.

Serves: 4Hands-on: 10 minutesTotal: 10 minutesDifficulty: Easy

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • ½ cup fresh cilantro
  • ¼ cup light coconut milk
  • ¼ cup unsalted peanuts
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • Juice and zest of 1 fresh lime

Directions

  • Place all the ingredients into a food processor and pulse until smooth.
  • Use immediately or store in an airtight container and refrigerate until use.

Recipe Information

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • ½ cup fresh cilantro
  • ¼ cup light coconut milk
  • ¼ cup unsalted peanuts
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • Juice and zest of 1 fresh lime

Directions

  • Place all the ingredients into a food processor and pulse until smooth.
  • Use immediately or store in an airtight container and refrigerate until use.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Information
Amount per serving
Calories70
Total Fat5g
Saturated Fat1g
Cholesterol0mg
Sodium5mg
Total Carbohydrate5g
Dietary Fiber1g
Sugars1g
Protein2g