Pecan Cilantro Pesto Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Pasta Sauce Recipes. (Pecan Cilantro Pesto Recipe). This is a variation of the classic pesto made with cilantro and pecans rather than basil and pine nuts.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Total: 10 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 1 /2 cup

Pecan Cilantro Pesto Recipe

Ingredients

1 bunch cilantro

1 clove garlic

¼ cup olive oil

½ cup chopped pecans

ground black pepper to taste

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Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Remove and discard the big stems from the cilantro and place it into the bowl of a food processor. Add garlic and pecans. Pulse until finely chopped. Season with pepper and then continue to process while drizzling in the olive oil to your desired consistency.

Nutritional Information

Pecan Cilantro Pesto Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 454.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.5g 7%

Carbohydrates: 6g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 3.8g 15%

Sugars: 1.4g

Fat: 48.6g 75%

Saturated Fat: 5.6g 28%

Vitamin A Iu: 1907.7IU 38%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.2mg 9%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 8.5mg 14%

Folate: 24mcg 6%

Calcium: 44.8mg 5%

Iron: 1.6mg 9%

Magnesium: 44.6mg 16%

Potassium: 280.4mg 8%

Sodium: 13.9mg 1%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 22%

Calories From Fat: 437.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.