Cilantro Hemp Pesto
Great for Burrito Bowls
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 136kcal
Equipment
- Food processor
Ingredients
- 2 cups cilantro leaves with tender stems from about 2 small bunches
- ½ cup shelled hemp seeds (hemp hearts)
- 1 jalapeño
- 2 clove garlic
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- ¼ cup olive oil
Instructions
- To the bowl of a full-size food processor, add everything except the oil (2 cups cilantro, ½ cup hemp seeds, 1 jalapeño, 2 cloves garlic and ½ tsp salt, 2 tbsp lime juice). Process until everything is finely chopped; pause to scrape down the bowl as necessary.
- Slowly add the olive oil while still mixing, continuing until it is all well-combined and creamy.
- Use immediately or store in an air-tight container.
Nutrition
Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 2mg
Nutrition Facts
Cilantro Hemp Pesto
Amount Per Serving
Calories 136
Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 148mg6%
Potassium 33mg1%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 355IU7%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 22mg2%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.