Creamy Cilantro Pesto - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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1 bunch cilantro (the large stems cut off near the bottom of the bunch)
1/2 cup walnuts (chopped)
3 -4 large garlic cloves (whole)
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 bunch green onion (green parts only)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup broccoli (about 1 crown,stems removed)
2 tablespoons basil (dried)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese (ok to use bottled kind for spaghetti)
1/2 cup vegetable oil (can use olive if you want)
3 tablespoons laughing cow swiss cheese (approximately 3 wedges, individually wrapped soft spread)
Preparation
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Put cilantro, walnuts, garlic, lemon juice, green onions, and salt in the blender.
Blend until formed into a smooth paste.
Add Broccoli, Oil and basil, Blend until smooth.
Last add Parmesan Cheese and the Swiss cheese. **If at this point the mixture is too thick add more oil and lemon juice a little at a time -- remember a little goes a long way.
Pulse on high until it has turned into a creamy consistency.
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