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Curtis Stone's Cilantro Pesto

Recipe courtesy of Curtis Stone

Pair Chef Curtis Stone's Cilantro Pesto with his earthy Garden of Eden Sandwich and Tzatziki Sauce . Still hungry?

Servings: Serves 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup toasted pine nuts

1 clove garlic

1/2 tsp. salt

1 cup (packed) fresh cilantro leaves

1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

1/3 cup olive oil

2 Tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Pound and mash the pine nuts, garlic and salt in a "bump and grind" (mortar and pestle) until the nuts and garlic are finely ground. Add the cilantro and continue to pound and mash until the cilantro is finely ground. Mash in the lemon juice, and then mix in the oil. Stir in the cheese.

Published 06/03/2008