Spicy Cilantro Pesto

This pesto features cilantro, almonds, garlic, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 148 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• ½ tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
• ¼ cup toasted sliced almonds
• 2 cups fresh cilantro leaves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Toast almonds in small skillet over medium-low heat until light golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

Step 2

Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the garlic cloves in the hot oil until softened, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool to room temperature; chop.

Step 3

Pulse the almonds, garlic, and cilantro together in a food processor until roughly chopped. Slowly stream the 1/2 cup olive oil into the mixture with the food processor running continually. Add the lemon juice, red pepper, salt and pepper and continue processing until smooth.