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Cilantro Hemp Pesto

Great for Burrito Bowls
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Sauces
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