Coliandro Pesto (Creamy Cilantro Pesto)

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~ Ingredients: ~ 11/2 cup of dry nuts of choice ~ 1-1 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves ~ 2/3 cup olive oil ~ 3 cloves of garlic ~ Salt and pepper to taste

 

~ You can use any nut combination: walnuts only, walnuts and almonds, almonds only, walnuts and pine nuts, pecans and you can also add sesame seeds...etc. ~ If and when you use almonds, have the soaking in water overnight to be able to peel the skin off. ~ Place all your ingredients into a blender and blend until you have a nice creamy, smooth pesto. ~ If need to be thinner out a little bit, as you are blending the ingredients, add some more oil or some water. ~ If is used with pasta, cook and drain your pasta, add the pesto into the pot with the pasta and mix well. ~ Serve pasta with grated cheese of choice and garnish with Cilantro leaves. ~ Creamy Cilantro Pesto can also be used as an appetizing vegetable dip. ~ Good luck and enjoy.