
How To Make Cilantro Hemp Pesto
Cilantro and hemp make this protein-rich hemp pesto recipe savory and creamy without adding the traditional pine nuts and cheese.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 2cupspacked cilantro leaves with tender stems,(from 2 small bunches)
- ½cupshelled hemp seeds,(hemp hearts)
- 1medium jalapeño,seeds and ribs removed, roughly chopped, optional for heat
- 1clovegarlic,roughly chopped
- ½tspfine sea salt
- ÂĽcupextra-virgin olive oil,more if desired
Instructions
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In a food processor, combine everything but the olive oil. Process until the ingredients are very finely chopped, pausing to scrape down the bowl if necessary.
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While running the machine, drizzle in the olive oil. Continue processing until the mixture is well combined and almost creamy in texture.
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Use immediately or store in an air-tight jar in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Calories:Â 782.43kcal
- Fat:Â 64.56g
- Saturated Fat:Â 7.62g
- Monounsaturated Fat:Â 30.97g
- Polyunsaturated Fat:Â 32.77g
- Carbohydrates:Â 24.13g
- Fiber:Â 22.98g
- Sugar:Â 1.39g
- Protein:Â 20.51g
- Sodium:Â 345.72mg
- Calcium:Â 135.59mg
- Potassium:Â 829.94mg
- Iron:Â 11.84mg
- Vitamin A: 76.93µg
- Vitamin C:Â 18.25mg
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