- 2 cups cilantro (packed)
- ¼ cup peanuts (unsalted)
- 1 large garlic clove (roughly chopped)
- 1 inch fresh ginger (roughly chopped)
- zest of 1 lime
- juice of ½ lime
- ½ cup canola oil (or another neutral oil)
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- For a thicker pesto, use less oil. You can gradually add it in as you process the ingredients to get it to the consistency you want. For a thinner sauce, simply add more oil.
- A stand blender works great for making homemade pesto, a food processor will work well too.
- Use the freshest ingredients you can for the best flavor. Your cilantro should be bright green with no marks on the leaves and not wilted.
Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 361IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg